It’s hard to believe David Ortiz hasn’t played a game since October 2016. But the eight-time MVP nominee, three-time World Series winner, 10-time All-Star, 2006 home run leader is on the 2022 Hall of Fame ballot looking to take his place in Cooperstown.
It’s never easy to get inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and being primarily a designated hitter sure doesn’t help. Although, with the 2019 election of Edgar Martinez, the long time DH for the Seattle Mariners, the road was paved for Big Papi and all who follow to show that their position deserves representation like those on the field.