San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has once again been recognized as the National League’s premier defensive player, winning the 2025 Rawlings Platinum Glove Award on Friday night. This marks the second time in his career that he has received the Platinum Glove, matching his honor in 2023. Tatis is now just the third player in National League history to win the award twice since its introduction in 2011.

The Platinum Glove is a fan-voted award that honors the top defensive player in each league, regardless of position. Tatis capped off an awe-inspiring defensive season by also securing his second career Gold Glove Award in the outfield.

At just 26 years old, Tatis led all National League right fielders with 15 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), tying with Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong for the league lead among outfielders. His defensive excellence included robbing at least four home runs, and he posted an impressive 16.3 SABR Defensive Index (SDI) score, second only in the NL to San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey’s 17.4.

While his Outs Above Average (OAA) ranked 37th in Major League Baseball with +8, Tatis’ overall defensive contributions have been highly effective since his move from shortstop to right field in 2023. Over the past three seasons, he has accumulated a remarkable +42 DRS, the highest among National League outfielders.

Tatis remained a major offensive contributor for San Diego as well, appearing in 155 games and batting .268 with an .814 OPS. He hit 25 home runs, drove in 71 RBIs, stole a career-high 32 bases, and totaled a 6.1 fWAR.

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s combination of defensive prowess and offensive production continues to make him one of the most dynamic players in Major League Baseball.
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