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Fernando Tatís Jr.’s extension announcement is near | Matt Thomas / San Diego Padres /.
After the moves that got him one of the best rotations in MLB, San Diego Padres fans are just waiting for an announcement.
And it’s the contract extension of young Dominican shortstop Fernando Tatís Jr., who is reportedly in talks for a deal around $ 300 million. Because it deserves it?
He is screened as a future MVP | Ronald Martinez /.
In the first half of the 2020 season, he looked set to win the MVP. Despite a crisis, he finished fourth in the vote. Sooner or later he will and his projections for 2021 show him as a candidate: According to Baseball Reference, he will hit over .300 with 40 homers, 30 stolen bases and 100 RBIs.
Knows how to solve key moments | Tom Pennington /.
One of his best qualities is that, despite his youth, he has the composure to hit the ball at the key moment. This is demonstrated by his numbers: he has an offensive line of .306 / .407 / .542 with 4 homers and 17 RBIs when he comes to bat in the 7th inning and his team is tied on the scoreboard, one point ahead of the hairline of the tie in the waiting circle.
Fans love Tatís Jr. | Sean M. Haffey /.
Competitive and charismatic, many compare him to Ken Griffey Jr. At just 22 years old, the talented and irreverent player has become a fan favorite in San Diego and there is every indication that he will be a franchise player. It should be kept in the organization for a long time.
The Dominican is the club’s offensive support | Thearon W. Henderson /.
Although San Diego is a star of Manny Machado’s caliber, Tatís Jr. is the mainstay of the offense. He’s .301 / .374 / .582 with 39 homers and 27 goals stolen in 143 games between his first two MLB seasons, and last year he hit .277 / .366 / .571 with 17 homers and 11 stolen goals.
Tatís Jr. will be a very expensive player in a few years | Tom Pennington /.
With an extension now, with four years left in the squad’s control, the Padres can buy Tatís Jr.’s years of free agency. GM AJ Preller has made it clear: “His situation is a priority. And I think we are in a position to try to reach an agreement ”.
