You clicked expecting a Gold Glove story, didn’t you? Fair. Fernando Tatis Jr. spent 2025 turning right field into a nightly highlight reel and feels like a lock for the defensive hardware debate to come. But before we get to the leather, there’s a twist: the San Diego Padres’ star just picked up recognition for his bat. In a season where his defense roared the loudest, league voters still heard the thump.
That recognition comes via a Hank Aaron Award nomination — the honor reserved for the game’s best offensive seasons. It’s the kind of nod that reframes Tatis’ 2025 arc.