Red Sox slugger David Ortiz may retire, but Kenan Thompson’s SNL impersonation will live on

Earlier this week, Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz announced his plans to retire following the 2016 season, which inspired Kenan Thompson to reprise his impersonation of Big Papi on Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update segment.

A photo posted by Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) on Nov 21, 2015 at 9:23pm PST

Ortiz blasted his 500th came on September 12 in the 5th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, and now sits on 503 round trippers for his career.

If over the course of his last season Ortiz can match his home run total of 37 from 2015, he will jump from 27th place on the all-time HR leaders list to 17th position, sandwiched between Mickey Mantle (536) and Mike Schmidt (548).

Looking at my locker yesterday after a workout I thought about what my career has been like. A incredible ride thanks for the support. Next year is going to be my last season I hope you guys enjoy it…………God bless

A photo posted by David Ortiz (@davidortiz) on Nov 18, 2015 at 8:23am PST