David Ortiz has received plenty of retirement gifts during his farewell season, but Mike Trout made sure the Los Angeles Angels’ ceremony stands out.
Trout was one of three Angels representatives who presented Ortiz with a portrait prior to Big Papi’s final series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Alfredo Griffin presented David Ortiz with a portrait on the field.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 29, 2016
But that wasn’t the only way Trout honored the Red Sox designated hitter. Trout also did this:
If you honor Big Papi, you dress like Big Papi. pic.twitter.com/8k4DqOCP5V
— MLB (@MLB) July 29, 2016
We're seeing some similarities… 😎 pic.twitter.com/O5NZIm46Fx
— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 29, 2016
#Angels going with the sunglasses and gold jewelry look to honor David Ortiz. #RedSox pic.twitter.com/9aVbHYDwfH
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) July 29, 2016
Los Angeles is sending Papi out in style.
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