Fernando Tatis Jr

MLB NL Player of the Week 4.21.25

4/22/20252 min read

Bar graph showing William Contreras's stats as MLB Player of the Week: 9 hits, 4 homers & 7 RBI.
Bar graph showing William Contreras's stats as MLB Player of the Week: 9 hits, 4 homers & 7 RBI.

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s All-Around Dominance Powers Padres Through the Week

Fernando Tatis Jr. put together one of the most complete performances of the MLB season this past week, fueling the San Diego Padres with elite power, precision, and leadership. The 25-year-old slugger slashed an eye-popping .375 (9-for-24), with four home runs, seven RBIs, a triple, five walks, nine runs scored, and a stolen base. His .958 slugging and .483 on-base percentage speak to just how dialed in he was at the plate.

But Tatis’s week wasn’t just about power — it was a showcase of hand-eye coordination, situational awareness, and baseball IQ. From aggressive base running to walk discipline, he continued to prove why he’s one of the most dangerous all-around threats in the league.

He opened the week with fireworks on April 14th, launching two home runs and tallying three RBIs and three runs in a 10–4 win over the Cubs. It marked his 12th career multi-homer game and his first since March 2023. That outing also marked his fifth career game with at least three RBIs and three runs scored.

Tatis’s momentum carried through the week as he extended his on-base streak to 21 games — the longest by a Padre to start a season since Xander Bogaerts in 2023. He remained productive even in tight contests, reaching base and scoring in a 4–2 win on April 16th, and collecting hits during back-to-back losses in Houston on April 18th and 19th.

He closed the week in dominant fashion, going deep in consecutive games on April 20th and 21st — the 20th time in his career he’s homered in back-to-back contests. He reached base safely at least twice in all six games, further cementing his consistency and versatility.

Tatis’s performance was more than just stat-stuffing. His defensive range and cannon arm helped shut down extra bases, while his approach at the plate showcased his ability to adapt to pitch sequences and defensive shifts — all in real time.

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As San Diego eyes a deep playoff run, Tatis’s rhythm and leadership will be central to their success. With his tools firing on all cylinders, the Padres have a true game-changer anchoring their lineup.

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