SPOTLIGHT: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Following his electric rookie season in 2019, Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. gave us an inside look at life in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and showed why his home holds such a special place in his heart. Presented by Jack In The Box.
(Note: Spotlight was filmed before the COVID-19 pandemic when social distancing protocols went into effect.)
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[@felipeeusebio6313]

Tears of joy rolls down my face watching this documentary, am from San Pedro de Macoris, and I traveled from Nevada just to watch him win that championship, the kid is awesome and I only wish him the best, I would like people who love baseball if you have some vacations go to winter league to Dominican Republic, you will love it

[@joseperalta7910]

Same here man. I'm not from San pedro but im Dominican. It's a lot of fun watching el niño play ball.

[@reillymoore3257]

🇩🇴 ⚾

[@cocolo0233]

I’m Dominican to and a very proud serie 23 SPM nothing like it, and from your name i probably know which part of San Pedro you’re from👍🏾🇩🇴

[@carson9008]

I lived with locals in San Pedro while on a school trip! Such welcoming people

[@Zeno_fn2]

I’m American and I love tatis he makes baseball so much more fun the kid incredible

[@joseperalta7910]

God bless this kid... 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 as a Dominican I'm so proud of him.

[@reillymoore3257]

Future MVP.

[@fremyperalta830]

Brody it’s me Fremy

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@jesusplasma4996]

I feel super proud of tatis jr as he represents our city San Pedro de Macoris and the entire Dominican Republic 5 years knowing this great athlete and each surprises me more, blessings for him always

[@angelgalicia6917]

We appreciate the Dominican Republic here in San Diego! Brought us so many great players, not only for the padres but the mlb, thank you.

[@lnn7439]

This kid makes Padre Baseball fun to watch.

[@chasekuszmaul3966]

So true

[@masonlankford258]

As a white Sox fan we are sad. Imagine this infield. 1st Jose Abreu, 2nd Nick Madrigalx Short Stop Tim Anderson, and 3rd Base Yoan Mondada

[@YoelValdezM]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m57Foqpmrq-WfcU Dauris Valdéz 103 MPH

[@cirilitomcdonald1600]

¹

[@tylercouch2366]

@@chasekuszmaul3966 Ppp

[@ri35x]

i'd never heard him speak before lol. I had no clue his english was that fluent. I don't watch much Padres ball so dont scrutinize me lol definitely will with this kid playing!

[@Yayo_756]

Future MVP

[@konasurfah]

The future is now! 😎

[@drewbravo7432]

The now MVP

[@lioncardsgameday8547]

Agree

[@reillymoore3257]

Future trade deals, endorsements, and ESPN feature possibilities.

[@Yefri_yg]

Think4yourself Yes

[@evilearthego5256]

Mark McGuire was SALTY when Sr. hit those two Grand Slams 😂

[@pikaachoo3888]

Because Tatis sr. can achieve such amazing feat without the need to spam steroids and drugs.

[@DominicanLionFanRep]

jajaja, he was probably like... "Damn, I knew I should've Shoot up today!"

[@davidemmons1011]

​@@pikaachoo3888 Tatis Sr. is on the steroid list :(

[@bigfrogfella]

@@davidemmons1011 ahahahahaha

[@banditpicasso]

@BARRYBONDS SF Giants fr the steroids era was crazy

[@elmengh]

4:37 first photos of him going to camp with dad almost made me cry.......what an amazing feeling to see your dad doing something you worship 24/7.........amazing video!!

[@SULKYDALY]

I was at the championship when they won in the dom rep. I interviewed him Magnificent moment , tatis was so happy , I know he wants to delivery the same joy to the padres , I’ll like to view that as well. Go padres

[@genespight7251]

His dad was a great player Now his son is the best player on the Padres can’t wait to go see him play again tatis.

[@farhanfarooqi7190]

Not just best player on Padres but one of the best in all of baseball.

[@dylanhalll407]

@War Lord his dad hit 2 grandslams in one inning I think he’s a little better than solid

[@judahwordlaw3202]

This is my inspiration to get to the MLB and I’m 10 but I’m determined

[@Clutchupclipz]

Me too

[@DCampusano1]

Best of luck!

[@cove.4]

You got this!

[@lil_kay8157]

Same bro I’m 12

[@lil_kay8157]

Keep going don’t give up

[@2147B]

Excellent documentary. 10/10! Coming from a life long redsox fan i really miss Don Orsillo, nice to hear his voice again

[@konasurfah]

Pads have the best booth in baseball and it's really not even close. So funny, every night.

[@emansalgado]

Mom should be proud she raised a responsible loving young man

[@josecenteno08]

Yea. Where the hell was his father?

[@relaxingdrops369]

Yankee fan here. Im really happy for the padres ❤ love tatis play style and dedication 👏 this dude brings joy to the game 👍

[@lakhvinderb]

He seems like a good kid. Good luck to him

[@codenametkd23]

El Niño is the best thing to ever happen to the game of baseball he made it electric and more exciting to watch and I got into baseball recently and he’s a big part of why and even though I’m not a Padres fan, unless they’re playing my team, I want them to win because of him

[@bradhart1878]

He's fun to watch and electric, but you must have never seen Ricky Henderson, or Ken Griffey Jr

[@codenametkd23]

@@bradhart1878 bro Ken Griffey Jr. is literally my favorite player of all time stay in your lane bud

[@dominicanpositivo3918]

I love my people from Dominican Republic that is the real people from the Dominican Republic The People represent the country.

[@raydelarosa4992]

Ok pero si vas a escribir en ingles escribe bien usa google

[@TIGERITO-P1NTA]

Yes facts RD ariba 🇩🇴💪🏻

[@jared101502]

Wow what a talent and humble kid at the same time, God Bless him with a long career and keep putting this kind of show on the MLB, RD in the Houseee.

[@jesse245]

He’s the future and beyond that I love this kid, coming from a giants/mariners fan

[@TIGERITO-P1NTA]

Tatis jr u are a motivation for me to keep hard working and never give up I always look up to u that’s why u my fav baseball player RD ariba 🇩🇴💪🏻💯

[@franklinrodriguez5468]

ALL THE GLORY TO GOD 🇩🇴 DIOS TE BENDIGA MUCHO NIÑO 🔥 TATIS JR 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@RuskiVodkaaaa]

Got into baseball just because of Fernando, he's so humble and such a beast. Reminds me of other humble generational players in other sports like Steph Curry for example.

[@lindagsmith7846]

That's your dad, wow, that EXPLAINS everything, from looks to skills!!! JR. has an arm like a rocket, moves, velocity & a winning personality, he makes the game more exciting. God Bless ⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾

[@Yzydiego]

MVP

[@cbanks1980]

Yup

[@isaacbaseball7868]

No sadly I wanted him to

[@whyred2825]

Yessssir

[@ricardosantana7735]

This documentary was amazing! I'm from San Pedro De Macorís and I can tell you that when Tatis Jr start playing into the Estrellas Orientales he brought something special for all the team and the fans. He is a very important part of the Estrellas Orientales's championship. 👌👍👏👏❤️

[@svn45246]

I clicked the thumbs up even before the video came on. That’s how much I think this dudes awesome! Oh and sorry about the grand slam. Hell nah we ain’t sorry!!!! Keep swinging Fernie and show em how much fun you can have!

[@jesuscespedes30]

Great video. Most exciting player in the game

[@dannyred33reyes92]

Best in the game right now...he could do everything and more..from my hometown. El niño.

[@philmalavarca9489]

My favorite player to watch in the big leagues right now. This kid is the truth.

[@amaurylast614]

My respect for Fernando Tatis Jr. He is one of the most talented young player. Dominican Proud. God Bless Tatis' parents because they do a good job!

[@edwardmateo1960]

El mejor para mi 🙏🏼 dios lo siga bendiciendo grandemente a él y su familia 🙏🏼

[@franquelispaulino7078]

Un español

[@rosemariedelena5179]

Future superstar in mlb...happy pill for the padres!!!

[@liquidsandiego]

He makes it look easy, it's contagius, go padres!!!

[@glenpaul5663]

What a down to earth good human being!! At his age and being a true baseball player playing the game with his heart and soul the way it should be played, and not taking a knee or wearing a face diaper in this day and age.. this guy and Tony Gwynn are the two most most genuine human beings ever to play the game of baseball. Padre fan since 78 and until this day, to bad the city didn’t keep the Bolts their, my team one year longer until they moved to Shit L.A!! The hell with the Spanos family just keep the Padres in San Diego, love the energy and excitement in that ballpark.

[@xboxlive9727]

Let’s Go Fernando Tatis makes us Dominicans Proud 🇩🇴

[@drewnoone4081]

he’s an amazing player on the field and an amazing person off the field

[@KarlSolano]

As a Cubs fan, I’ve always been appreciative of people who came from your organization...Hoyer and Rizzo in most recent years...heck y’all even have Darvish and Caratini now! But Tatis Jr has captivated me as a baseball fan this season! Much luck to the Padres organization and bright future!

[@newmanprince]

Tatis put The Padres on the radar

[@TrudeausBlackFace]

*Legend in the making.*

[@adityasinghthakur4037]

Love From India 🇮🇳❤️

[@msroydream1185]

😍

[@KAs619]

As a San Diego native & Padres fan, I can say I'm glad he's one of us. Tatis Jr. was meant to play this game. Not only will he be one of the greatest Padres to play the game, but he will go down as one of the greatest in MLB history!

[@joepacheco6110]

El niño is the best thing that has happened to san diego after tony gwynn...FT23 will stay with the padres and make us win the first world series for the pads

[@shirleebostrom7230]

Not if Mookie Betts has anything to say about it! Go Dodgers!

[@Ktaurus26]

As a dodger fan I agree. He will eventually bring a title to San Diego

[@TheaRose]

I'm proud of him. He is a great player person and he has built a good clean life for hiself.i wish him well. Saw him play many times this year. Nando keep up the good work. My daughter and I have the pleasure of knowing him. Great documentary

[@flow2528]

You have to give credits to A.J. Preller to take that risk, to give one of the best pitcher at the time, for this kid. That is the part of the game that, we as a fans don't see but is a chess game behind doors. Thank you for this excellent documentary, because it shows everything about Tatis jr, his family, believe, home town and most but not less important how he got there to MLB, all the hard work that he have to do.

[@ronsanto1079]

Actually Shields was having a terrible season before the trade and continued sucking after the trade. One of the most lopsided trades ever. They made up for the A.Rizzo to my Cubs for A.Cashner.

[@alexisvarongonzalez]

One ☝️ bless 🙌🏻🇩🇴💪 glory to God

[@estherahn1513]

I am thankful to the padres and the sponsors (petco jackinthebox sycuan) for these awesome documentaries. Watched some of the paddack one, too, and cant wait to watch machados. I love this Tatis documentary so much im watching it again. Plus having the great Don Orsillo narrate? Padre fans are so spoiled😭🤎💛. Padres twt doesnt have many followers as other clubs but this yt channel is really good and has a sizable amount of subscribers for a baseball club. Thanks for the awesome content, Padres. You guys are the best and greatest always in the hearts of the Friar Faithful.

[@Worshipcaster]

The Padres have something magical going on! If they can add a couple of great pitchers to their roster it's gonna be a lot of fun :) DODODO

[@frankym69]

The last time the Padres were in the world series. 1998. In a time when the Yankees dynasty was the club to beat.

[@migmor6718]

Oye tigere,Saludos de un fanatico boricua,Te puedo decir de que de todos los talentos que posees ,Y aunque no es uno de los que se menciona ,Eres uno de los mejores corredores de bases que e visto en mi vida y lo digo porque los Boris si que sabemos correr bases,pero tú eres un monstruo,impecable es tú ritmo y timing!

[@Jumbopoptv]

Padres are putting up numbers ths year 🔥🔥🔥

[@robertwilson207]

YEAH LOSING NUMBERS!!!

[@Krayzee_Bone]

Dodgers fan here, but love watching this kid play. Young players like him make this game exciting and he’s just a great guy overall. Wish nothing but the best for Tatis. Machado on the other hand...

[@learnlovelife420]

quickly becoming every fans favorite!!

[@CristianRodriguez15]

Can't wait to see Tatis, Machado, and all my mlb Dominican players playing in olímpic games or any international games representing the Dominican Republic.... Tatis, you got it boy.... Keep killing 🔥🔥🇩🇴❤️

[@cajassancristobal8958]

Woa , felicidades a Fernando y esposa . Dios , la familia y educación es la base de todo .

[@luismanueltejada6041]

El Niño jr.eh nuestro marcado historia en la MLB que viva 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 💪 plátano power

[@JoseJose-bh5zw]

Fernando tati y many Machado son mi favorito. Que Viva la república Dominicana

[@dannyreyesalvarez9289]

Tremendo jugador el muchacho,es una estrella.

[@dannypatino2835]

Arriba estamos contigo sigue hacía delante campeón

[@sulkdal1046]

Tatis jr is the ultimate ,the elite , 💙💙💙 watting for 2023

[@campbelldoyon5755]

Face of baseball

[@lyledavis7175]

Didn’t know much about Fernando but when I see him at the plate I see a man-size player dominating. Listening to him on this segment, I hear the little boy who fell in love with baseball. It’s an amazing juxtaposition.

[@SnowyRains]

I do t know 1 player or team from the next figured I’d start with cover athlete of mlb 21. This was really well put together and I got more than I expected. This guy sounds like the definition of hype, I really like him and his family. I can see him being my favourite player and maybe being a Padres fan if I ever find where to watch a baseball game lol

[@Auokii]

Never watched baseball but this man has made me enjoy baseball from Uk

[@BigWalex]

If only he had a manager who supported him and stuck up for him instead of throwing him under the bus :^)

[@colton.syaysmith4685]

Now they do new manager best Padres

[@colton.syaysmith4685]

New manager=better lol

[@jonwhick3073]

Yup that was a joke ...I would of went to the team and said he's gotta go lol that was dirty... only cuz it was the mangers old team to or.i don't think he would of been as bold doing it

[@sdsuman1]

After the backlash I don’t think Tingler will ever make that mistake again

[@spriingmoon3861]

DR🇩🇴 and island full of talent and a deep love for baseball 🤟🏽🔥

[@bradbrown9722]

Is Tatis Jr over 6’ tall? He looks tall compared to many of his teammates What an athlete!

[@jv3331]

He’s gifted and driven … and humble!

[@raulgongora5288]

Super talento. Dominicano,en beisbol bendiciones

[@angelemmanuelmartinezvalde6130]

El mejor de los padres de San Diego

[@carlostapia5286]

DIOS LO BENDIGA Y LE DE MUCHA SALUD

[@JoseReyes-gu9dq]

God bless you kid 🧒 for ever thanks all you do in baseball ⚾️ thanks 🙏

[@travist4923]

I fell off the sports bandwagon when the chargers left. It hurt me to my core. ( FYI my dog is named charger ) we need this team more than ever. Tatis and the new ownership has my utmost admiration and once allowed I will be there supporting with everything I have. Let’s go Slam Diego Padres baby .

[@DCampusano1]

Huge fan of this kid and Vladdy Guerrero Jr. Both are destined for greatness for sure.

[@Blue-Marron]

🇩🇴Dominican hero🙌

[@rsosa3632]

Thanks for this ..

[@josemanuelpaulinorosario7226]

Tatis Jr. Keep doing what you do.

[@eblgraphics]

Two grand slams in the same inning my gosh that is just amazing... The Tatis got the gif...

[@MajorChipHazard16]

All the little kids playing ball right now are going to want to be fernando tatis jr! This dude just has charisma

[@MarioMartinez-md1pe]

Let’s get that championship !!!!!!!!!!! San Diego deserves it!!!!!

[@collectgrails4878]

SAN PEDRO MACORIS STAND UP! FUTURE HOF AND MVP

[@randyflowz]

That’s my idol and san diego is my favorite team & my favorite town!! what a coincidence huh Padres?🤔🤔

[@agame2033]

Love Fernando! The head of slam Diego!

[@luiscesarsolanovidon4624]

Nadie como él y que Dios lo bendiga y lo lleven a ganarse el premio se lo merece amén

[@GoChargersGo808]

Can't wait till he's back 💯

[@raymondblankenship1961]

beautiful story

[@mason678w]

Hey I’m from the future...he hit a grand slam on a 3-0 pitch up 7 in the 8th

[@angelacrider6887]

Unwritten rules r stupid

[@22Alex47]

He’s makes the rules

[@raydelarosa4992]

Good for him

[@Henry-oi5xj]

I’m from the future as well. Tatis will sign a 14 year contract extension to stay in San Diego for a long time!

[@ingchatboy]

I'm also from the future...he's now suspended for using ringworm medicine and ALSO shoulder surgery 😕

[@OfficialDJOphar]

tatis jr !!! the best player right now

[@Tomas-ql9yo]

Love San Pedro de Macoris Go there is so great

[@lubime10]

Bendiciones caballo!!!

[@angelgalicia6917]

Take us to the promise land bebo! We love you in SD, you and all the dads.

[@theobamanator6837]

I’m a simple man I see tattis I click

[@frankym69]

Tatis! Not titties. Although both are great. Not gonna lie.

[@manuelsilvestre3476]

Mil felicidades bendiciones

[@LacompaniaSports]

Dominican pride 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 Serie 23 🔥🔥🔥🦀🦀🦀

[@vhenriquez240277]

Excelent Produccion.

[@KevinMTV]

Every single pitcher in the MLB is circling the number 23 in the Padres lineup. We have something very very special here 🤎 💛

[@DreaminBig]

Tatis and Machado. Best of the best 🔥

[@RyeGuy17]

I love Tatis, he’s the most athletic person I’ve ever seen. Keep up the good work El Nino 3:15

[@2KGrind09]

great guy, great talent ... This from a Astros fan

[@natashabolton2338]

Wow amazing talent with more to come :) can do things work hard be positive :) MVP bring baseball back 2 london :) 🙃😊

[@_LemonDropKid_]

Baller!

[@osfaningaming1179]

He came a long way since this interview. He's much more confident in front of cameras, and with the media. You can tell here that he's almost kinda shy. Definitely not the case anymore

[@ThePlatanero22]

MVP for sure