Photos: David Ortiz Honored In Final Regular Season Game.
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is introduced during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is introduced during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Third base coach Brian Butterfield presents David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox with a pair of L.L. Bean boots during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Brian Butterfield
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred greets President of the Dominican Republic Danilo Medina during honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Rob Manfred; Danilo Medina
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Fans hold a sign for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez puts the 2004 World Series trophy on top of David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Pedro Martinez
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Robert DeLeo, and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh present David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox with street signs during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Charlie Baker; Marty Walsh; Robert DeLeo
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox greets Josmaily Cruz, a beneficiary of the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Josmaily Cruz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Mary J. Blige sings the National Anthem during an honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Mary J. Blige
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: The Boston Red Sox present a check for a donation of one million dollars to the David Ortiz Children’s Fund during an honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he speaks during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox tips his cap as he speaks during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Former Boston Red Sox players Kevin Millar and Pedro Martinez are introduced during an honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Kevin Millar; Pedro Martinez
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is looks on as it is announced that his number will be retired by the Boston Red Sox during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox looks on as fans hold up cards to form a number 34 in the outfield bleachers during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: President of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina, throws out a ceremonial first pitch during an honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Danilo Medina
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: A general view during an honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Boston Red Sox team doctor Dan Dyrek, President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski, and President Sam Kenney present David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox with a golden bat during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; David Dombrowski; Sam Kennedy; Dan Dyrek
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez greets David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Manny Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes greets David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Jonny Gomes
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Former Boston Red Sox players Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Rice are introduced during an honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Carl Yastrzemski; Jim Rice
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Boston Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry greets President of the Dominican Republic dDanilo Medina during honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; John Henry; Danilo Medina
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: The American flag is dropped over the Dominican Republic flag on the Green Monster during an honorary retirement ceremony for David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is introduced during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez and former Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez pose for a selfie photograph with the 2004 World Series with David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Pedro Martinez; Manny Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: Fans hold up cards to form a ‘Thanks Papi’ message in the outfield bleachers as David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox bats during the second inning of his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox kisses his father, Leo Ortiz, during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Leo Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he speaks alongside his father, Leo Ortiz, during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Leo Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he speaks during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he speaks during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox bats during the second inning of his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox tips his cap as he speaks alongside his father, Leo Ortiz, during an honorary retirement ceremony in his final regular season game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Leo Ortiz
In his final regular season game at Fenway Park, David Ortiz was honored by the Boston Red Sox in an emotional pre-game ceremony, which featured gift presentations, visits by former teammates of David’s, special flag drops over the Green Monster, and a ceremonial first pitch by the President of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina.
An incredibly long day that left me feeling exhausted. It’s hard to believe that yesterday marked game 162 and the end to the regular season. Some breathing room today, but I’m off on a flight to Cleveland tomorrow to shoot the American League Division Series against the Indians.
