David Ortiz is still retired and will remain so for those hoping his announcement was a dream.
The 41-year-old hung up his cleats after one of his best seasons in 2016, but there could be some good news for the die-hard Big Papi fans. The 20-year veteran is publishing a memoir and it comes out in May of this year.
Cover reveal time!!! So proud to announce my new book: PAPI. Pre-order now, get it May 16. https://t.co/GAiqd0InC7 pic.twitter.com/oxgC7EyrND
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) February 28, 2017
Papi will be “an entertaining, unfiltered memoir by one of the gameâs greatest, most clutch sluggers,” according to the launch website. You can pre-order on the site as well. It will also be available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Google.
Ortiz had a phenomenal season in 2016, finishing with a .315/.401/.620 line and a league-leading 1.021 OPS. The 10-time All-Star leaves behind a legacy in the city of Boston and the sport itself.