Fernando Tatis Jr parents are Fernando Tatis Sr and Maria Tatis. Tatais Jr was born in San Pedro de Macoris in the Dominic Republic.
The San Diego Padres outfielder grew up playing baseball with his dad, a former MLB player.
Tatis Jr. signed with Chicago White Sox as an international free agent but got traded to Padres soon after. The contract is worth $340 million for a 14-year time, making it one of the historic deals in the league.
Tatis Jr Father Is A Former Baseball Player
Fernando Tatis Jr. was named after his dad Fernando Sr.
Tatis Sr started his MLB calling in 1992 as an amateur free agent for the Texas Rangers. He debuted on July 26, 1997, starting his thirteen years of professional career.
Tatis Sr. played for the Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Expos, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Mets till July 4, 2010. He then retired as the only player with a record for two grand slam runs batted in (RBI) in one inning in MLB history.
The RBI king formally announced his retirement on October 5, 2014. Post-retirement, he was the manager of the Dominican Summer League Red Sox for the 2018-019 seasons.
His Grandfather Fernando was an infielder in the Houston Astros system in the 1970s. He later worked as a coach and scout for Houston's minor leaguers.
Fernando Tatis Jr Mother
Fernando Tatis Jr. was born to his mom Maria on January 2, 1999.
She is popular among the players as the wife of Fernando senior. Her Instagram has accumulated 42k followers as of 2023, owing to her closeness with the baseball ground.
Maria is a believer in God and the Bible. Her social media posts are directed entirely toward her family and the holy book's teachings.
Mrs. Tatis travels between the Dominican Republic and the U.S. to attend her son's games. Most of her posts' captions are verses from the Bible.
She enjoyed her time roaming around Miami beaches in late January 2023. Maria also spends time in the kitchen farming and harvesting strawberries back in her homeland.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Siblings
Fernando Tatis Jr. is the eldest among his four siblings. He has three younger brothers and a sister.
They are named Elijah, Daniel, Joshua and Maria Tatis.
Elijah Tatis Signed With White Sox
The 21-year-old Elijah had signed a whopping $500,000 bonus in the 2019-2020 international period with the Chicago White Sox.
He sustained injuries to one of his hands and left foot following a minor motorcycle mishap.
Elijah underwent surgery on his left wrist that cost him much of his playing time for the season. Bad luck followed soon after, as he was suspended from the Sox for using prohibited substances.
He was present in each family celebration and reunion this holiday season, looking at his mom's social media. However, the player was seen in crutches.
Meet His Brother Daniel Tatis
Daniel plays as a second baseman, shortstop, and right-fielder, learning from his dad and elder brother.
His Instagram @daniel_tatis23 is near to garnering 10k followers. Meanwhile, he mainly posts about his training routines and moments as an athlete.
Tatis Jr brother Joshua Tatis is the only son yet to play the game.
Tatis Jr Only Sister Maria Tatis
Maria Fernanda Tatis is the only daughter in the family. Named after her mother, she shares her passion for beaches and traveling.
Her Instagram @maria_tatis indicates that she enjoys outdoor activities, including horse riding and swimming most of the time.
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