Fernando Gabriel Tatís Medina Jr., nicknamed “El Niño” or “Bebo”, is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop and outfielder who plays for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball. He is the son of former MLB player Fernando Tatís Sr. Tatís Jr. stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 217 pounds.
Fernando Tatis Jr: Drafted by White Sox| College| What team is on 2022
San Diego Padres – No. 23 | |
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Shortstop | |
Born: January 2, 1999 San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
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Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Drafted by White Sox:
Tatis’ suspension, announced by MLB on Friday, is effective immediately, meaning the All-Star shortstop cannot play in the majors this year. In a statement, Tatis said he is not appealing the ban as it was his “mistake” that led to the positive test.
“It turns out that I inadvertently took a medication to treat ringworm that contained Clostebol,” Tatis said. “I should have used the resources available to me in order to ensure that no banned substances were in what I took. I failed to do so.
College:
Fernando completed his education from a local school in San Diego. He is playing baseball from his school days. At the age of 16, he got signed by the Chicago White Sox as a free agent for Dominican Prospect League.
Beforeplaying officially dor White Sox he was assigned to Arizona Padres and played for Arizona League. In 2018, he becomes a top player in minor leagues while playing for San Antonio. He joined the San Diago in exchange with James Sheilds. He batted 286 in 88 matches.
What team is on 2022:
The Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. watches from the dugout during the team’s baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in San Diego.
Suspended for Rest of 2022 Season for PEDs. San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Taits Jr. has been suspended for 80 games for using PEDs.
The Padres expected to have a potent trio of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and newly acquired outfielder Juan Soto atop the lineup for the stretch run and into October.