David Ortiz is officially a first-ballot Hall of Famer!
On Tuesday, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America voted for Ortiz as the only member of the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame class from the regular ballot. In his first year of eligibility, Ortiz joins a long list of first-ballot Hall of Famers, with Derek Jeter being the last after making it in his first year back in 2020.
What a moment for baseball history and the Boston Red Sox, as the 14-year first baseman and designated hitter for Beantown is a worthy inclusion into the Hall of Fame. Though Ortiz’s introduction into the Hall was a near certainty, his reaction to getting the call surrounded among friends and family is an absolute delight.
Cooperstown is calling! pic.twitter.com/de1K5bHxlZ
— Red Sox (@RedSox) January 25, 2022
The moment you get the call. pic.twitter.com/QurgJbqCAO
— Red Sox (@RedSox) January 25, 2022
Congratulations to Ortiz after a historic MLB career!
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