Fernando Tatis Jr. just turned 20 years old and his obvious talent is turning heads all around MLB.
CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREPHOENIX — Just three teams bothered to show any interest in him as an amateur.He walked into the San Diego Padres’ spring-training camp two months ago all but destined to open the season in the minors.
Through Monday, he had already produced five home runs and 11 RBI with a .936 OPS. He became just the fifth player his age to homer five times in the first 16 games in baseball history, two more than any shortstop. He already has a highlight reel with dazzling defensive plays –saving the most runs by any shortstop in baseball this season – along with baserunning skills rated 40% above the league average.
NEWSLETTERSThank you! You're almost signed up for SportsKeep an eye out for an email to confirm your newsletter registration.More newslettersOh, yeah, about that chip.Tatis says he understands now, realizing the game is a business, but while there may be no bitterness or animosity, he’ll never forget it, either.
“I couldn’t believe it,’’ Tatis tells USA TODAY Sports. “I was heartbroken. I was so surprised. I’m like, 'What’s going on here? How is this happening?' ’’It’s not a vicious laugh. Or malicious. More of a snicker, mixed in with a cackle, and just a tinge of reprisal. Who would have imagined Tatis would be accelerating the Padres’ early success even more? He has been the deciding factor in at least three of their victories by either scoring or driving in the go-ahead run, while scoring at least one run in five of their victories decided by two or fewer runs.
“We definitely all saw it,’’ Padres veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer said. “How could you miss it? It was all over the Internet. It was epic.’’
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