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The fans know that I don't give at-bats away.

David Ortiz

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David Ortiz
Age: 48
Born: 1975
Born: November 18
Baseball Player
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Big Papi
David Americo Ortiz Arias
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I've always been my own hitting coach.
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I just love the feeling from the fans and when I'm walking on deck I can hear people screaming and wishing you the best. That puts you into the game more than anything.
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Trust me, I play the game for the fans, my family and myself.
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