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

Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz would love for Juan Soto to sign with the Boston Red Sox in free agency. Ortiz's comments on Thursday came in the wake of what was described as a " productive meeting" between Soto and the Red Sox as Boston ramps up their pursuit of the 26-year-old slugger.

“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.