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Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits

Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits


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Raised in the Dominican Republic, signed by the Seattle Mariners, and released by the Minnesota Twins, David Ortiz landed in baseball-crazy Boston, of all places. Generally regarded as an underachiever to that point in his career, Ortiz blossomed into one of the most feared and adored sluggers in baseball while altering the course of the game's history, helping Boston win its first World Series in eighty-six years and thereby breaking the infamous "Curse of the Bambino." Along the way, Ortiz established his place as a truly Ruthian figure in the annals of our national pastime: an imposing figure in the batter's box, yet an endearing man to the young, particularly in his native Dominican Republic, where he has focused his charitable efforts on improving the health of children. The son of two caring parents, and a loving father of three, Ortiz is a hero to many. Now, in his memoir, the man affectionately known as "Big Papi" recounts his life from growing up in an impoverished area of the Dominican Republic (where baseball is king) to his ascension in Boston (where he became one). Ortiz discusses, in detail, his historic and record-setting performances as a member of the Red Sox, his exploding popularity, the challenges of playing in Boston, and life in the Red Sox clubhouse. BIG PAPI is a unique memoir by a charismatic man who appeals to young and old, on the baseball field or off.

About the Author :
DAVID ORTIZ has averaged more than 43 home runs and 131 RBIs as a member of the Boston Red Sox, leading all major league players in RBIs during the four-year period from 2003 to 2006. Ortiz has spent all or parts of ten years in the major leagues. In 2006, he hit 54 home runs to set a Red Sox franchise record, breaking the mark previously held by Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx. TONY MASSAROTTI began covering baseball in 1991 for the Boston Herald. He coauthored the bestselling book A TALE OF TWO CITIES: THE 2004 RED SOX-YANKEES RIVALRY AND THE WAR FOR THE PENNANT. He lives in the Boston area with his wife, Natalie, and their son, Alexander.

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Big Papi brings us the life and thoughts of the greatest clutch hitter in memory. The Boston Globe The only thing more amazing than the Red Sox winning a World Series is Ortiz's remarkable story. Publishers Weekly " "Big Papi" brings us the life and thoughts of the greatest clutch hitter in memory. "The Boston Globe" The only thing more amazing than the Red Sox winning a World Series is Ortiz's remarkable story. "Publishers Weekly"" ""Big Papi" brings us the life and thoughts of the greatest clutch hitter in memory." --"The Boston Globe" "The only thing more amazing than the Red Sox winning a World Series is Ortiz's remarkable story." --"Publishers Weekly"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781429917162
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press
  • Publisher Imprint: St. Martin's Press
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits
  • ISBN-10: 1429917164
  • Publisher Date: 17 Apr 2007
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 288


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