Former Boston Red Sox star David 'Big Papi' Ortiz is in a stable condition after being shot in the back at near point-blank range in the Dominican Republic. 'My thoughts and prayers are with you, see you soon,' tweeted Pedro Martinez, a former Red Sox pitcher from the Dominican Republic who was an inspiration for Ortiz on his path to MLB. In 2007, Ortiz founded the David Ortiz Children's Fund to help children with cardiac disorders in both the Dominican Republic and New England. Ortiz began his major league career by playing six seasons for the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002), but his career blossomed after he joined the Red Sox. He also helped the Red Sox win championships in 2007 and 2013, capturing World Series MVP honors in the latter season.

Source: Daily Mail June 10, 2019 02:46 UTC