David Ortiz believes that Juan Soto's hitting ability along with his leadership is exactly what the Red Sox need.

“If there was one player in baseball who could be the next David Ortiz in Boston, it is Juan Soto. He’s that good,” Ortiz said to WEEI. BETTING: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.

Ortiz, who is a Red Sox legend, has mentored Soto for years, as both players hail from the Dominican Republic. Soto grew up watching Ortiz, Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez. Ortiz believes that Soto and fellow Dominican Rafael Devers could be Boston's new era of Ortiz and Ramirez.