How the baseball world reacted to the news of David Ortiz’s shooting
Pedro Martinez expressed relief to the news that Ortiz, who had emergency surgery, was reportedly out of danger.
As news spread that retired Red Sox star David Ortiz was reportedly shot in the Dominican Republic, fans, teammates, and opponents reacted on Twitter.
Pedro Martinez expressed relief to the news that Ortiz, who had emergency surgery, was reportedly out of danger.
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Former Red Sox player Blake Swihart:
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New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz:
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Todd Frazier, New York Mets third baseman
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Andrew McCutcheon, Mets outfielder
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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout
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Dontrelle Willis, the former Major League pitcher who has worked with Ortiz on Fox Sports as an MLB studio analyst, tweeted that he is praying for Ortiz.
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Kevin Burkhardt, another Fox Sports colleague, shared his concern.
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Author Stephen King, a proud Red Sox fan, was aware of the news, which broke during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and Blues.
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Former Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester:
Utter shock. That was no robbery, that was a hit, and they better get to the bottom of it. Thank god no amount of evil or hate can overcome a heart that big. You got this @davidortiz, we love you bro!
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) June 10, 2019
Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker:
Yup. Best clutch hitter ever. Glad he seems to be okay. https://t.co/X0mj6p9mT7
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) June 10, 2019
Boston mayor Marty Walsh:
Boston is thinking of you, @davidortiz, and wishing you a full and quick recovery. Get well soon.
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) June 10, 2019
Former Red Sox third basemen Mike Lowell:
Great to hear @davidortiz is stable and will make a full recovery. My heart sank when I heard the news. Prayers to him, Tiffany and the kids.
— Mike Lowell (@mikelowell25) June 10, 2019
Celtics forward/center Al Horford:
Despierto con la noticia de David. Me siento muy triste y estoy orando por su pronta recuperación. Waking up to the news of David, deeply saddens me.I’m praying for his speedy recovery. 🙏🙏🙏
— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) June 10, 2019
Former president Barack Obama:
Six years ago, David Ortiz’s spirit and resolve helped us all begin to heal from the Boston Marathon bombing. Today, I want to join many others in wishing him a speedy recovery of his own. Get well soon, Papi. pic.twitter.com/9orpBgnVI5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 10, 2019
Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask:
https://twitter.com/tuukkarask/status/1138134035836952577
