Fernando Tatis

Born: 1/1/1975 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1997-07-26 | Final Game: 2010-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Fernando Tatis was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1997 to 2010. Born in 1975, Tatis played in 949 games, amassing 807 hits, 113 home runs, and driving in 448 runs throughout his tenure. He concluded his career with a batting average of .265 and demonstrated notable speed on the bases, finishing with 50 stolen bases. Tatis was known for his versatility, playing multiple infield positions, and was particularly recognized for his power-hitting capabilities during an era that increasingly favored offense. Tatis made headlines not only for his contributions on the field but also for being part of a unique chapter in baseball history. He became the first player to hit two grand slams in a single inning during a game on April 23, 1999, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch situations. His career coincided with the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time marked by significant offensive outputs and the emergence of several power hitters. While his career was not without its challenges, Tatis left an indelible mark on the game and remains a memorable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
949	3051	427	807	174	14	113	448	50	321	709	0.265	0.344	0.442	0.785	2415.3

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.785 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1997	TEX	AL	60	223	29	57	9	0	8	29	3	14	42	0.256	.266 (-4%)	.336 (-12%)	.419 (-4%)	.756 (-7%)	-344.9
1998	TEX	AL	95	330	41	89	17	2	3	32	6	12	66	0.270	.266 (+1%)	.335 (-9%)	.420 (-14%)	.755 (-12%)	-791.4
1998	STL	NL	55	202	28	58	16	2	8	26	7	24	57	0.287	.266 (+8%)	.335 (+9%)	.420 (+20%)	.755 (+15%)	-791.4
1999	STL	NL	149	537	104	160	31	2	34	107	21	82	128	0.298	.271 (+10%)	.344 (+17%)	.433 (+27%)	.778 (+23%)	2903.3
2000	STL	NL	96	324	59	82	21	1	18	64	2	57	94	0.253	.270 (-6%)	.344 (+10%)	.437 (+12%)	.782 (+11%)	867.3
2001	WSN	NL	41	145	20	37	9	0	2	11	0	16	43	0.255	.263 (-3%)	.332 (+2%)	.426 (-16%)	.758 (-8%)	-181.9
2002	WSN	NL	114	381	43	87	18	1	15	55	2	35	90	0.228	.261 (-13%)	.331 (-9%)	.416 (-4%)	.747 (-6%)	-508.4
2003	WSN	NL	53	175	15	34	6	0	2	15	2	18	40	0.194	.264 (-26%)	.332 (-16%)	.422 (-38%)	.754 (-28%)	-846.6
2006	BAL	AL	28	56	7	14	6	1	2	8	0	6	17	0.250	.269 (-7%)	.336 (-7%)	.431 (+16%)	.768 (+6%)	16.2
2008	NYN	NL	92	273	33	81	16	1	11	47	3	29	59	0.297	.263 (+12%)	.333 (+11%)	.416 (+16%)	.749 (+14%)	760.3
2009	NYN	NL	125	340	42	96	21	4	8	48	4	22	54	0.282	.262 (+8%)	.332 (+2%)	.417 (+5%)	.750 (+3%)	194.0
2010	NYN	NL	41	65	6	12	4	0	2	6	0	6	19	0.185	.257 (-28%)	.325 (-22%)	.402 (-16%)	.728 (-19%)	-219.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	13	1	3	2	0	0	2	1	5	0.231

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2000	NLCS	SLN	5	13	1	3	2	0	0	2	1	5	0.231

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	66	46	404	37	3	31
2B	11	5	8	13	0	0
3B	676	656	426	1167	86	104
OF	103	89	165	3	2	0
SS	5	0	5	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	TEX	3B	60	60	45	90	7	5
1998	TEX	3B	94	93	74	184	15	15
1998	SLN	3B	55	52	35	120	12	7
1998	SLN	SS	3	0	1	3	0	0
1999	SLN	3B	147	147	101	267	16	30
2000	SLN	1B	1	1	7	1	0	2
2000	SLN	3B	91	90	35	128	8	15
2001	MON	3B	41	40	18	54	9	2
2002	MON	3B	99	99	59	180	13	17
2003	MON	3B	49	48	32	88	4	9
2006	BAL	1B	4	4	40	2	0	3
2006	BAL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2006	BAL	3B	5	3	1	8	0	0
2006	BAL	OF	4	4	7	1	0	0
2008	NYN	1B	6	1	16	1	2	0
2008	NYN	3B	4	2	2	2	0	0
2008	NYN	OF	71	63	102	2	2	0
2009	NYN	1B	41	32	274	28	1	20
2009	NYN	2B	7	5	8	13	0	0
2009	NYN	3B	27	20	22	45	2	3
2009	NYN	OF	28	22	56	0	0	0
2009	NYN	SS	2	0	4	2	0	1
2010	NYN	1B	14	8	67	5	0	6
2010	NYN	2B	3	0	0	0	0	0
2010	NYN	3B	4	2	2	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	66
Second Base	11
Third Base	676
Shortstop	5
Left Field	80
Right Field	42
Designated Hitter	18

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2008	MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2008	TSN Comeback Player of the Year

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2010	NYN	NL	$850,000
2009	NYN	NL	$1,700,000
2003	MON	NL	$6,500,000
2002	MON	NL	$4,500,000
2001	MON	NL	$2,750,000
2000	SLN	NL	$750,000
1999	SLN	NL	$270,000
1998	SLN	NL	$170,000
1998	TEX	AL	$170,000
1997	TEX	AL	$150,000
Total Career Earnings			$17,810,000