Red Sox prospect Justin Gonzales draws comparisons to David Ortiz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have a promising prospect in Justin Gonzales, ranked 79th in MLB's Top 100 Prospects list. Gonzales wears Ortiz's iconic No. 34 and shares similar physical attributes, standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 210 pounds. A Dominican native like Ortiz, the 19-year-old is noted for his powerful hitting but must reduce his ground-ball rate. The comparisons to Ortiz excite Red Sox fans, who hope for another superstar in the making.
- •Gonzales is ranked 79th among MLB prospects.
- •He shares David Ortiz's No. 34 jersey.
- •The prospect is 6-foot-5 and weighs 210 pounds.
- •Gonzales needs to improve his ground-ball hitting.
- •He is from the Dominican Republic, like Ortiz.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Prospect Wears No. 34 and Has Other Similarities With David Ortiz
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