Fernando Tatís Jr. is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the San Diego Padres in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on January 2, 1999, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. He is the son of former MLB player Fernando Tatís Sr., who played in the league from 1997 to 2010. Tatís Jr. was signed as an international free agent from the Dominican Prospect League (DPL) to the Chicago White Sox in 2015, before being traded to the Padres. After progressing through the minor leagues, he made his MLB debut for San Diego on March 28, 2019, and has remained with the team since.
Throughout his career, Tatís Jr. has established himself as one of baseball’s most dynamic talents. He has been a two-time MLB All-Star (2021, 2024) and earned multiple accolades, including All-MLB First Team honors twice (2020, 2021), a Platinum Glove Award (2023), a Gold Glove Award (2023), two Silver Slugger Awards (2020, 2021), and the National League home run title in 2021, as of March 2025.
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s net worth
As of March 2025, Fernando Tatís Jr. has an estimated net worth of $10 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. In 2021, he signed a 14-year, $340 million contract extension with the Padres, one of the largest in MLB history.
| Name | Fernando Tatís Jr. |
| Net Worth | $10 million (as of March 2025) |
| Age | 26 years old (born January 2, 1999) |
| Residence | United States |
| Source of Wealth | Baseball |
| Salary | $20,000,000 (as per Spotrac) |
| Endorsements | Johnnie Walker, Ride 100%, CoronaUSA, Gatorade (as per his Instagram handle) |
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s salary
Fernando Tatis Jr. is set to earn $20 million from the 2025 MLB season, as per Spotrac. He signed a 14-year contract extension worth $340 million with the San Diego Padres on February 17, 2021. Based on this agreement, he has been guaranteed $340 million along with a signing bonus of $10 million and an annual average salary of $24,285,714.
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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s endorsements
As per his Instagram account, he has promoted several brands through Instagram posts. His partnerships include brands like Johnnie Walker Caribe y Centro América, Ride 100%, CoronaUSA, and Gatorade. In December 2020, Forbes reported his endorsement deal with Gatorade, an American brand of sports-themed beverages and food products. He has also promoted Johnnie Walker, a Scotch whisky brand, through an Instagram post. In March 2024, he announced his partnership with CoronaUSA.
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s charity work
FAQs on Fernando Tatis Jr.
A. Fernando Tatis Jr. was born on January 2, 1999. He is 26 years old, as of March 2025.
A. Tatis Jr. plays shortstop for the San Diego Padres. He joined the team in 2019.
A. Tatis Jr. primarily plays shortstop for the San Diego Padres.
A. Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a 14-year contract extension with the San Diego Padres, valued at an astounding $340 million on February 17, 2021.
A. Fernando Tatis Jr. is from San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic.
