Outfielder Jurickson Profar, who had the best season of his MLB career last year, spoke about how Fernando Tatis Jr.'s father helped him improve his hitting.
Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres has been actively engaging in fitness training during the off-season, showcasing his strength in a recent I
Profar, a switch-hitter, began lifting his front leg higher at the start of his swing. He said advice from former major leaguer Fernando Tatis and work with San Diego outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. last offseason helped convince him to make the change, which added power to his swing.
The Padres are saying goodbye to their pink-and-mint City Connect uniforms after 2025, which were inspired by the San Diego’s sunsets.
Maria Tatis took to Instagram to post a video featuring her son, Fernando Tatis Jr., and fellow big league hitter Elly De La Cruz.
Late last spring, the 31-year-old switch-hitter re-signed with the Padres for $1 million plus incentives. It was his third tour with the team as he opted out of his deal after the 2022 season in search of a long-term deal. He ultimately landed with the Colorado Rockies only to rejoin the Padres in August 2023 after he was released.
Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks fourth on MLB Network's Top 10 Right Fielders Right Now list after hitting 21 home runs during the 2024 season
Profar set career highs in batting average, home runs and RBIs as well as with 158 hits. He was the starting left fielder for the NL in the All-Star Game and earned his first Silver Slugger Award.
The San Diego Padres will no longer wear their pink- and mint-colored City Connect uniforms following the 2025 MLB season. According to Bill Shaikin of
A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time MLB All-Star at 31 with the San Diego Padres in 2024.