Papi Cannabis

Papi Cannabis launched in July 2022, just days after David "Big Papi" Ortiz's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The brand emerged from Ortiz's personal journey with cannabis, which began as a way to manage physical pain and stress after his legendary 20-year MLB career. The former Red Sox designated hitter partnered with Massachusetts-based Rev Brands to create an exclusive line that puts healing properties at the forefront.The brand's first product, Sweet Sluggers, features artwork designed by Ortiz's daughter Alexandra, making it a true family collaboration. What started as pre-rolled blunts has evolved into a comprehensive product line including vape cartridges, gummies, and plans for Dominican chocolate edibles and healing salves. Ortiz has been deeply involved in strain selection and product development, choosing favorites like Black Mamba #7, Lava Cake #7, and Motorbreath #15. The brand represents a authentic transition from athletic performance to wellness advocacy, with Ortiz openly sharing how cannabis transformed his post-retirement quality of life.

Papi Cannabis operates primarily in Massachusetts through partnerships with Revolutionary Clinics and select recreational dispensaries across the state. The brand offers three main product categories: Sweet Sluggers pre-rolled blunts made with high-potency whole flower and tobacco-free green tea wraps, Moonshot vape cartridges featuring Caribbean-inspired flavors like Orange Dreamsicle and Mango Pineapple Haze, and Grand Slam Gummies with fast-acting rosin and mood-specific terpenes.Sweet Sluggers are available as single 1-gram pre-rolls in doob tubes made from 100% reclaimed ocean plastic, or three-packs with branded matches. The vape line showcases tropical terpene profiles that reflect Ortiz's Dominican heritage. Quality standards emphasize premium flower selection, solventless processes where possible, and sustainable packaging. Future releases include hash-oil infused blunts, Dominican chocolate edibles made with fair-trade ingredients, and healing topicals. Rev Brands handles cultivation and manufacturing at their Fitchburg facility, ensuring consistent potency and quality across all Papi Cannabis products while maintaining Ortiz's hands-on involvement in strain curation.

Papi Cannabis exists to share the healing benefits of cannabis that David Ortiz discovered during his journey with chronic pain and stress management. The brand's core mission centers on wellness and education, helping people understand cannabis as a tool for better sleep, pain relief, and stress reduction rather than just recreation.Ortiz emphasizes bringing medicinal benefits to local dispensaries, drawing from his firsthand experience with cannabis helping people manage chronic pain. The brand values authenticity, quality, and community connection. Their commitment extends beyond products to social responsibility, with plans for Dominican Republic community support through specialty items like hand-carved Guayacan wood accessories.Papi Cannabis believes in "the flow of the flower" and its ability to help people live their best lives, whether winding up, winding down, or simply going with the flow. The brand advocates for cannabis education and destigmatization through Ortiz's platform as a beloved sports figure.