VIDEO: Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Rips a 2-Run Shot for His 9th Homer of the Year
By James.r
Don't throw a hanging breaking ball to Fernando Tatis Jr. If you do, he'll make you pay-- just like he did to Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis Tuesday night to extend the Padres' lead over the O's:
FLY AWAYYYYYY ⚾️!!
— FOX Sports San Diego (@FOXSportsSD) June 25, 2019
Fernando Tatís Jr's 9th home run of the year puts the @Padres up 4-1 early!#FriarFaithful | @MLBONFOX | @tatis_jr pic.twitter.com/gYaKo29azW
That one took a while to come down. MLB Pipeline's former No. 2 overall prospect is showing everyone what all the hype was about in his first Major League season.
The 20-year-old Tatis Jr. has showcased all five tools in just 43 games this season, batting .323 with 9 home runs, 9 stolen bases, and one incredible tag-up to go along with his highlight-reel ability at shortstop.