Fernando Tatís Jr.
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Fernando Tatís Jr. has redefined what it means to be a two-way threat in modern baseball. His ability to combine 40-plus home run power with Gold Glove defense and elite baserunning makes him a rare five-tool player. He has already won two Platinum Glove Awards, a feat achieved by only a handful of players in history, and he did so after switching positions. His 14-year, $340 million contract was the largest in Padres history and among the biggest in MLB, underscoring his value to the franchise. As he climbs the franchise home run list, Tatís is on a clear path to becoming one of the greatest Padres of all time.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Platinum Glove Award
Best defensive player in the National League
Platinum Glove Award
Best defensive player in the National League
Gold Glove Award
Best defensive right fielder in the National League
Silver Slugger Award
Best offensive shortstop in the National League
Silver Slugger Award
Best offensive shortstop in the National League
Rankings & Lists
Padres All-Time Home Run List
Records & Feats
First player to win Platinum Glove in first season at a new position
In 2023, Tatís Jr. moved from shortstop to right field and immediately won the NL Platinum Glove, the league's top defensive honor, a feat no player had achieved before.
Largest contract in Padres history
His 14-year, $340 million extension in 2021 was the largest in franchise history and the second-largest in MLB history at the time.