Ortiz to auction Derby bat for charity

July, 19, 2010
7/19/10
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BOSTON -- David Ortiz is auctioning off the bat, cleats, and batting gloves he used to win last week’s All-Star Home Run Derby for charity.

All proceeds raised in the auction will benefit the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, a non-profit organization committed to providing critical pediatric services to children in New England and the Dominican Republic.

The online auction can be found at www.davidortizchildrensfund.org. Bids will be accepted through midnight on July 27. The items included for auction, according to the press release, are:

* David Ortiz autographed Home Run Derby-winning Nokona bat: The actual bat used by Ortiz in the Home Run Derby, covered in ball marks from the 32 home runs he hit to win the title. The bat has been signed by Ortiz.

* Batting gloves used by Ortiz in the derby

* Autographed cleats: Wearing this pair of autographed Reebok red and black cleats, Ortiz stomped the competition and showed everyone why he’s an All-Star.

* Limited edition Home Run Derby-winning replica Nokona bat: David used only one bat to win the Home Run Derby. This is a limited edition autographed replica inscribed “2010 Home Run Derby Champion”.

The David Ortiz Children’s Fund began as a way for Ortiz to help children in his home country of the Dominican Republic. The fund partners with Heart Care Dominicana, International Hospital for Children, and the Massachusetts General Hospital to fulfill its life-saving mission, linking pediatric critical care services to children in need. To date, the Fund has raised over $1 million for children in New England and the Dominican Republic and has given life, health, and hope to critically ill Dominican children.

Gordon Edes

Red Sox reporter, ESPNBoston.com

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