He’s the most-scintillating story in the National League. Yes, Trevor Story, Daniel Murphy and Blackmon are punishing baseballs for Colorado. But there’s just something about Tatis Jr., who’s so good and so young. And he’s just delightful.
Oh, and the Padres are 10-7! They could make the playoffs. You almost feel for their fans – what if the franchise wins its first-ever World Series in the one season fans can’t go to the games?
Tatis Jr. has now tallied 30 homers in his first 100 games. That’s seventh-most all-time (and tied with Aaron Judge and Ryan Braun).