Red Sox DH David Ortiz’s Numbers on the Rise
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Submitted by Imaginary Diamond Blog
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz delivered a clutch two-out double in Boston’s 14-1 win over the Yankees Saturday, an important hit for the Sox and Ortiz, writes Bob Ryan
. For the season, Ortiz is hitting .227 with 20 home runs and 75 RBIs.
Fantasy spin: Ortiz is in rare company in his ability to both disappoint and be mildly productive at the same time. Thirty-two players in Major League Baseball have at least 75 RBIs, and 25 of them are hitting .270 or better. Ortiz is hitting just .227, though a .286 average (14-for-49) over his last 13 games gives some hope for the rest of the season.
