David “Big Papi” Ortiz has never been good at sitting still. He officially retired from the Boston Red Sox in 2016...to find out retirement isn’t really his thing. So what’s an All-Star to do? Get back out there.


In FUSION’s new docu-series, Big Papi Needs a Job, Ortiz will be put to the test as a dog groomer, manicurist, tour guide and more. He’ll first learn the ropes then be thrown into the fire to put his freshly learned skills to the test. At the end of each job, his new clients and managers will let us know exactly what they think of Big Papi’s work.

Ortiz has an impressive resume as not only one of the most successful players in Red Sox history, but in the sport itself. He helped end the Red Sox World Series curse in 2004 and was the record-breaking MVP in the 2013 World Series. He holds the all-time record for the most hits and home runs by a designated hitter, and is the 27th player in baseball history to join the 500 Home Run Club.


Will Big Papi’s past work experience lend itself to his new job hunt? We’ll find out tonight.



Big Papi Needs a Job airs Wednesdays @ 8PM ET/PT. For channel listings go to fusion.tv/wheretowatch.