Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. power struggles are no sign to panic
Despite hitting one out of the park, one of the San Diego Padres best hitters is having quite a season.
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The San Diego Padres are a bonafide contender in the National League West, and are likely going to give the back-to-back World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers , a run for their money. They have put together a solid season, and it has been without one of their best hitters unlocking any bit of power to his game. Fernando Tatis Jr.
has yet to hit a home run, and it is alright. Yes, you read that right, it is alright that he has yet to hit a long ball yet. With a batting average of .
261, and 13 RBIs to his credit, he is doing everything else right. He also leads the Padres with nine stolen bases already this season, and is on pace for 44 on the year, which is a career-high. Thomas Harrigan of MLB.