David Ortiz gets inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Alex Rodriguez joins the ceremony
David Ortiz was officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, on July 24, 2022, in a beautiful ceremony that included heartwarming speeches and many familiar faces. In addition to the retired Boston Red Sox slugger, the museum committee honored seven other players, including Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, and Buck O’Neil.After retiring in 2016, Ortiz immediately appeared on the ballot to be inducted for his outstanding performance and legacy in the game.