David Ortiz
The spiritual Mayor of Boston and the heart and soul of the franchise through much of the last two decades. David Ortiz is the ultimate guy to have by your side if you need to throw some fisticuffs. In a game back in 2011 against the Orioles, he was thrown at inside three straight times. This led to Big Papi having some words with pitcher Kevin Gregg.
Gregg would throw another ball to complete the walk and Ortiz made it maybe two feet out of the batter’s box before charging the mound. The two would begin swinging and the benches would empty. Papi has never been afraid to let his voice be heard or step up to someone who he thinks might need an attitude adjustment.
Ortiz is the gentle giant of your group of friends. The quiet one that nobody ever expects to raise their voice or get angry. Then that perfect storm hits and the fuse is lit. Now it’s just a matter of time before the big man is gonna blow. Just like in the brawl with Gregg and the Orioles.
One close pitch, it happens. Two close pitches, ok. A third? Now I’m mad. You have the grapefruits to try it a fourth time and I’m gonna get ya. Papi may be one of the happiest and most fun-loving people there is in baseball, but don’t test the big man.