BOSTON (WHDH) - The Boston Red Sox will retire David Ortiz’s iconic No. 34 in a pregame ceremony slated to take place at Fenway Park this upcoming season.
The club announced plans Thursday to honor the 10-time All-Star on Jun. 23 before the Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Angels.
Ortiz will join the likes of Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, Wade Boggs, Pedro Martinez and the other greats who have their number hanging on the right field facade.
Known as the greatest clutch hitter in Red Sox history, Ortiz clubbed 483 home runs while in Boston and helped lead the team to three World Series titles.
Ortiz finished his career as the Red Sox’ career leader in postseason games, runs, hits, home runs and total bases. He was named MVP of the 2004 ALCS and of the 2013 World Series.
Ortiz is one of just five players in history to record 10 seasons with at least 30 home runs and 100 RBI for a single team.
In his final season, Ortiz led the major leagues in doubles, extra-base hits, slugging and OPS.
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