Fernando Tatis Jr. has earned the third National League All-Star selection of his career but the two-time NL Silver Slugger has never participated in the Home R

De La Cruz was one of a half-dozen of Tatis’ NL All-Star teammates who spoke Monday about the Padres’ 26-year-old right fielder. On the night his All-Star selection was announced, Tatis was asked if he was surprised.

This past week, that especially rang true for star San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. As the star at first wasn't selected by the fans to start along with teammate Manny Machado, and didn't trust his chances in the player vote, Tatis Jr. decided to spoil himself by booking a well-earned vacation.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr 'Who You Want to Be' as Player, Says NL West Rival. A National League West player labeled outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. as the prototypical mold for a baseball player.

Fernando Tatis Jr. is in the midst of the toughest season of his career. The San Diego Padres right fielder has hit a low of .211 following a 7-4 loss to the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Saturday night.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machada hit leadoff homers and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Thursday night to split a four-game series.

Fernando Tatis Jr. went to Atlanta for the MLB All-Star Game, but he ended up paying a big price to attend. Tatis secured a replacement spot on the roster afte