I’ve always found it telling in all the important ways when a productive player makes a habit of performing at an equal or even higher level in the postseason.
During the dozen championships the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins have so graciously delivered Boston sports fans this century, a number of athletes have earned a well-deserved reputation for being at their best when the stakes are the highest and the competition is toughest.
David Ortiz, the greatest clutch hitter in Red Sox history with the plaque to prove it, is the ultimate example. He slashed .