David Ortiz isn't ending his major league career quietly.
On Wednesday night, the 40-year-old slugger etched his name in the history books again by becoming the oldest MLB player to hit 30 home runs in a season.
No. 30 #BigPapi: https://t.co/JgWuqvGVwD http://pic.twitter.com/9YXOg92Cbe
— @RedSox
Ortiz drilled a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Boston Red Sox an early advantage in Tampa Bay and his 100th RBI of the season.
It is the 10th time in his career that he has managed to hit 30 home runs and collect 100 RBIs, which is a Red Sox franchise record.
The MLB veteran announced his impending retirement late last year on his 40th birthday and has since continued to climb up the all-time career home runs list. With his 533rd tonight, he is just one behind Jimmie Foxx, who occupies the 18th spot.
David Ortiz becomes oldest player to hit 30 home runs in a season
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