Fernando Tatis Jr. is bringing the joy back to baseball | ESPN Cover Story
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From his jaw-dropping skills on the field to his famous father (and, yes, that hair), San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has become a must-watch player. Passan traveled to Tatis Jr’s hometown in the Dominican Republic in December to find out how he thinks about the pressure of family legacy, and again via Zoom in July, to ask him about the pressure of representing “the future of the game.”
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As a lifelong Padres fan, I love seeing us get some shine. I watch every Padres game I can and have since 1987 and I love this kid he is very special and his love for the game is apparent.
@bennyg3955
3 жыл бұрын
I know we'll probably have to let some key players go to clear up some payroll, but we have to do whatever it takes to keep this guy....
@OliverPascual13
3 жыл бұрын
It's our time buddy!
@DannyCEE13
3 жыл бұрын
U guys better pay him fat or the dodgers will
Hes like A-Rod, Henderson, Trout and Griffey rolled into one. A special, special player.
@josergarcia1979
3 жыл бұрын
And Vladimir
@NotLikeAmir
3 жыл бұрын
He's basically A Rod just faster and a better fielder
@martyjacqz7901
3 жыл бұрын
Better than correa?
@3verdades832
3 жыл бұрын
Marty Jacqz he’s faster than Correa and probably better defensive
@richardayala6011
3 жыл бұрын
Marty Jacqz you can’t be serious
As a Dodgers fan, even I cannot be blind to this great player! Respect on 💯
@Mort0jk
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man we dodgers fans are going to have to deal with him for a long time
@mickeymelendez1605
3 жыл бұрын
Likewise 🙏
@nathandelamora7107
3 жыл бұрын
can’t wait for round 2?
Happy to call him a Padre. San Diego is grateful for Tatis Jr.
@NotLikeAmir
3 жыл бұрын
Lol to think you got this five tool player for James Shields 😂
His energy and the skills on top is exactly what the sport needs. Seems like a great kid too.
The most electrifying player I've ever watched, and he's just beginning! He's already done things on the diamond we never ever see: scoring from 1st on a single, going from 1st to 3rd on a wild pitch, and tagging & scoring from 3rd base on a pop-up to the second baseman (which he's done twice). Today, he's the closest thing we have to Jackie Robinson.
Jeter's charisma, Trout's tools and Rodriguez's power. You get Tatis Jr.
@NotLikeAmir
3 жыл бұрын
And a good fielder
@Xenlacasa45
3 жыл бұрын
Jeter didn’t have the charisma tatis jr has jeter is a square
@angelv0721
3 жыл бұрын
@@Xenlacasa45 facts lmao
@tubenachos
3 жыл бұрын
@@Xenlacasa45 or maybe Cal Ripken Jr.'s
@alwillk
3 жыл бұрын
Except for clutch. .182 when it mattered in the playoffs vs the Dodgers.
It's nice to see him play in that position, I'm proud of my land. Me siento orgulloso de mi tierra. 😌😊
Wouldn’t be possible without James Shields so thank you for that! -San Diego Padres
Tatis jr MVP 2020
@glusur76
3 жыл бұрын
fr
@mickeymelendez1605
3 жыл бұрын
💯👌
@TIGERITO-P1NTA
3 жыл бұрын
Yessir
@spitonitpawpaw7049
3 жыл бұрын
Nope freeman
This guy is special, Padres have a good one here.
love how Fernando gives an ode to his mom by wearing a bit of pink (her fav color)
I love this Kid!! He might bring SD it's only Championship EVER
They said: He’s like a MLB Player created in a game with 99% power in all his abilities !! 😂 And that’s really true.
@DCampusano1
3 жыл бұрын
LOL 💯
@junito1008
3 жыл бұрын
@Lourdes Barnhart Really good video !! 😉
@junito1008
3 жыл бұрын
@@DCampusano1 And He still doing his thing !! 💪🏼⚾️
Vamos Tatis! Representando el caribe y toda la vieja Mesoamerica!
He looks and sounds exactly like his dad!
@Tourszs17
3 жыл бұрын
His dad sounds exactly like him
@Elver99Gudon
3 жыл бұрын
@@Tourszs17 hahaha cut it out Zach!
I wouldn't mind seeing El Nino on the cover of MLB 21: THE SHOW
@Sublime10125
3 жыл бұрын
this aged well
@kervocam7982
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sublime10125 exactly lol
@dunham19
3 жыл бұрын
Well...I got news for ya
@jonathanmuro489
2 жыл бұрын
You spoke it into existence lol
We need Juan Soto too 🙌🏽🙌🏽 the best for Tatis jr
I am so impressed with this young phenom, style, class & crazy skills. He comes from a beautiful family, his dad is freaking gorgeous & hold that record for 2 grand slams, preview of things to come. God bless, stay safe & bring it like no one can, Fernando Tatis, Jr. 💖⚾💜🙋
Repping the dopest city in the country too
He is the face of baseball.
@sigbrotum2191
3 жыл бұрын
@Hope Rocco trout's the best no doubt, i don't think tatis jr will ever pass him but tatis is the most fun baseball player the game has seen in decades
@leoj7048
3 жыл бұрын
@Hope Rocco ok well people have different interests
@raythedodger
3 жыл бұрын
@@sigbrotum2191 how so? I mean he has played the equivalent of one complete season. God is he the most exciting player?
@victorbatista994
3 жыл бұрын
@@sigbrotum2191 he is the fun and the greatest llévate de mi💪🏽🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴dominican power no white boy has the power💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🇩🇴🙌🏾
@davidrio411
3 жыл бұрын
True
All I am asking for my birthday is PLEASE PADRES DO NOT SELL HIM TO ANYBODY!
@brock1120
3 жыл бұрын
you got your birthday wish! he’s here to stay 🙌🏻
@great486
3 жыл бұрын
14 years
@iambravvo
2 жыл бұрын
I wish he was in the dodgers 😭 but nah he solid for the next 14 years good for the Padres they needed a star player now they have one
It would be nice if ESPN brought Baseball Tonight back to ESPN.
@CiabanItReal
3 жыл бұрын
@Lourdes Barnhart Nice to meet you too.
As a Padres fan there hasn't been a whole lot to celebrate !! In '84 I remember truck loads of people screaming , and partying after beating Chicago !! In '98 my Wife , mother , and I were dancing with local police in Pacific Beach after clinching !! We have had some exciting players , Gwynn , Winfield , Caminiti , Hoffman , but this kid is next level !!! There is something special about this team !!!!
Platano power 🔋 💪...
They know dominicans own algorithm just like Sammy and McGwire. They need El Niño to do it, give the Dominican players hustle respect.
This kids gonna be something special
San Pedro de macoris in da house.
The best El Niño.!!💪🏾🇩🇴
The Yanks are rubbing their hands with this kid. I hope they never get him and he stays in San Diego.
@kellyjones3466
3 жыл бұрын
Me too bro. Me too. We need him here in SD.
@brettg274
3 жыл бұрын
So are the Dodgers. Make him a Padre4Life
@Jh-zw4qb
3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking that or Boston. Hopefully he stays
@Lauren-zy3kf
3 жыл бұрын
*cries as a yankees fan*
@romariorodriguez3797
3 жыл бұрын
I would like him to go to the rays
Im not even a baseball fan but you can't deny this kids amazing talent and work ethic
Yo soy de México pero mis respetos para j.r es chingon q siga adelante llegara muy lejos hechale tatis adelante nadie te parara eres naciste para jugar beis bol dale duro
Tatis jr 🇩🇴🇵🇷
As a Texas Rangers fan I tip my hat and wish all the best for Tatis Jr. His passion and energy for the game is contagious along with his million dollar smile!!!
His dad was a beast for St. Louis
@alwillk
3 жыл бұрын
His dad was an average player who had one really good year 1999.
Thank You Padres - An Amazing Crew Unique Exciting Heartwarming and Fernando Tatis Jr Phenomenal!
De verdad que Los tatis estan dejando historia dios bendiga ese chamaquito
As a 40-year Padres fan, I can't wait ...... !!
If he stays healthy he will be the most exciting player in the game for years to come
Is this dude Dominican??!!? Shout out to Dominicans they are the most legit people you’ll ever meet coming from a black guy!! My boy just move back up to NY but I met him down here in South Miami ...we went to go visit his two friends that played for the baseball team FNU and this dude looks exactly like him !!
I’m so proud of my Padres my entire life they’ve been mediocre to terrible never won anything. I wasn’t alive during the 98 World Series run. This just makes me happy
MLB dont like swag. They still like that "good ol boy" ball.
El Niño 👊.
Gracias por El Niño!!!!
🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴❤❤❤
My best player of all time I love this kid
Very talented and dedicated 💪🏽
Tatis rocks! Go Padres!
Mil felicidades bendiciones
Tatis jr lo más duro en la mlb
He is Fernando Tatis, The Third, since his grandfather bears the same name and also played baseball, only he didn't get a chance in the big leagues.
Real brief cover story... intro had my thinking I should grab some popcorn.
Orgullo Dominicano papa!!😏
Fernando Tatis jr your my favourite parders player
golden glove this year
Remember his name
TO THIS DR-BORN MLB PLAYER, WELCOME BACK, KEEP PLAYING AND CONGRATS!!
Love this video
Amazing!!👍👍👍
He’s a beast though
He should be on ESPN top 10
The kid 🔥🔥
ohh my loveee!!!
Bendiciones
He’s so good
Plátano power!!!!! God bless Dominican Republic, God bless My beloved United States of America!!!!!
Republica Dominicana arriba
Great player.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is making baseball lit af* fixed it
He's the man!!!
Just remember to take 3-0 cos we have to protect the pitchers feelings
Wow....Father and son look like twin brothers! Tatis Sr. must know that his son is a once in a generation talent. His range on defense is incredible but he still needs work on making accurate throws to first. He sometimes throws way off the mark but that can be fixed. He needs to work on hitting discipline, not swinging for the moon all the time. Yea he has 24 HRS at the break but he is only hitting .270 avg. What is scary is he is only 22 yrs old and this good already. Wait to see what he does in a couple more seasons.....🤯🤯
We need more Tatis!
Really Sucks The White Sox traded Tatis Jr but Tim Anderson is still one of the best shortstops in the game at 27 years old and Hes one of the leaders of the team. So cant be mad (Also the White Sox Signed Elijah Tatis his younger brother). That gives us even more hope for the future!
Yes
I'm about to go into highschool and I always wanted to choose 23 as my number but with Tatis becoming who he is I better hope I get to be one of the first people to pick
Una súper estrella
MVP this year for Tatis Jr.
“When I play the game, I’m playing my game. So why not have fun?” Fernando Tatis Jr. 🔥🔥
Is ‘Having fun’ in the unwritten rule?
If his own manager doesn't sabatoge him
This will be me one day I am going to make it to the MLB
I’m glad they are letting him play and be himself. He came to the league at the right time.
He needs to be a forever Padre!!!
@TheCasanovaPugilist147
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully he makes his way to Miami and becomes a Marlin.
He’s a beast!
Padres finna give him a life time contract on San Diego
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
As a Giants fan, I respect Tatis, he is the face of baseball right now
San Diego needs this kid. No sports city has been fucked over more. Single longest drought for a championship. GO PADRES!
Tatis JR El niño/the kid. Power, speed, arm , energy .300+ batter.
Go Padres!
He’s so cold!!!
I LIKE IT
Juan julio dulio!!!
👍
He’s a beast
The best
🔥🇩🇴
Wow is Dominican 🇩🇴
At 1:14 Austin hedges Vibbing in the back low key