David Ortiz Honored for Philanthropic Work and Baseball Contributions: 20th Anniversary of 2004 World Series

The incredible campaign aims to recognize the Cooperstown member’s philanthropic work, as well as his contributions to baseball and the twentieth anniversary of the 2004 World Series.

In a surprising move, the New York State legislature, located in the Bronx and near Yankee Stadium, is trying to recognize David Ortiza legendary player Boston Red Soxwho punished the group of New York Yankees and was an integral part of his team’s historic comeback during the American League Championship Series since 2004.

Luis SepulvedaThe New York State Senator, who represents an area in the Bronx, submitted the resolution, which was approved in the legislature, to honor him David Ortiz for his charitable work, his significant contribution to baseball, as well as for the 20th anniversary of the year World series since 2004.

The resolution is no. 2353 of May 13, 2024 establishes “David Ortiz, ‘Big Papi’, for his contributions to baseball, along with the 20th anniversary of the 2004 World Series“. In addition, it is indicated that the activities of the group Ortiz that year they converted itnot only a fierce competitor, but also a beloved basketball figure“.

David Ortiz in his final series at Yankee Stadium. EPA/JASON SZENES

After that, the aforementioned resolution goes into more detail, showing that Ortiz He has made several philanthropic efforts in New York, as well as in his Dominican Republic. It is important to note here that according to official statistics provided by the City of New York, approximately 20 percent of Bronx residents are of Dominican descent.

“Ortiz has used his celebrity status to garner significant attention and funding for various causes, directly benefiting children and communities across the state.“.

This is not the first time that there was a legend about the Red socks honored in the city of New York, including for the year 2015, during the Dominican Heritage Week, Pedro Martinez He was honored at a convention where he was recognized for his humanitarian work and contribution to Dominican-American culture. However, it is also worth noting that “The big one” performed for four years as part of New York Mets.

In his race against the Yankees, Ortiz He played 243 games, in which he batted .303 with an OPS of .961, 53 home runs, 171 RBIs and 150 runs scored. While, against the Metsslightly more successful, although he only played 12 games against them, hitting .273 with three homers and five RBI.