For all intents and purposes, there are two ways to look at David Ortiz’s career: the best designated hitter of all-time or the worst defensive player to thrive as a Major Leaguer. It really depends on how you view the DH spot, and whether you think it disqualifies someone like Ortiz from entering Cooperstown on the grounds that baseball is more than just taking four or five swings a game and getting subbed out once you reach a base. But his proficiency at the plate is undeniable, which makes him a unique case study for baseball nerds like Max Kellerman.
Max Kellerman Makes The Point Red Sox Fans Hate: David Ortiz Isn’t A Hall Of Famer
