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David Ortiz got the nickname "Big Papi" because in Spanish, "papi" is a term of endearment that means "daddy" or "father." Since Ortiz was a powerful hitter and a veteran leader on his teams, his teammates and fans started calling him "Big Papi" as a sign of respect and admiration.

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