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Finally! Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes a 451-foot drive for his first home run of the season
The 451-foot drive was his hardest-hit ball since 2024, and it ended a drought that had stretched through 55 games, MLB researcher Sarah Langs said.
- On Saturday, San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. ended his 56-game home run drought with a 451-foot drive against the Washington Nationals, blasted with an exit velocity of 114.0 MPH.
- Tatis entered Saturday with 55 games played, zero homers, and 17 RBIs—a shock for a 27-year-old who has homered at least 20 times in every 162-game season of his career.
- Marquee Sports analyst Lance Brozdowski identified a significant increase in Tatis' ground ball rate to 54.2%, while his pull air rate accounted for only 6.5% of batted balls, hindering his slugging performance.
- With the rotation injured, the Padres entered Saturday with a 32-24 record in second place in the National League West, hoping Tatis can regain his 2025 form to boost postseason prospects.
- Signed for eight more seasons beyond 2026, Tatis remains a cornerstone of the San Diego franchise; the three-time All-Star holds two Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards.
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Finally! Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes a 451-foot drive for his first home run of the season
Fernando Tatis Jr. has finally connected for his first home run of the season. He slugged a 451-foot solo shot to left field in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals.
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