Fernando Tatis Jr. wins National League Platinum Glove Award
San Diego Padres right player Fernando Tatis Jr. it was re-recognized as the National League the premier defenderwinning the 2025 Rawlings Platinum Glove Award on Friday night.
It is the second time in his career that he has won the Platinum Glove awardmatching his honor in 2023 and making him just the third player in National League history to win the award twice since it was introduced in 2011. The Platinum Glove is voted on by fans and honors the top defensive player in each league regardless of position.
Tatis capped off an awe-inspiring defensive season by also winning his second career Gold Glove in the outfield. The 26-year-old led all National League right fielders with 15 defensive runs saved (DRS), tying Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crowe-Armstrong for the league lead among outfielders. Tatis’ defensive excellence included robbing at least four home runs and posting a 16.3 SABR Defensive Index (SDI) score, second only in the NL to San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey’s 17.4.
While his strikeouts above average (OAA) ranked 37th in Major League Baseball at +8, Tatis’ overall defensive contribution has been very effective since moving from shortstop to right field in 2023. Over the past three seasons, he has posted a +42 DRS, the most among National League outfielders. Tatis remained San Diego’s mainstay offensively, appearing in 155 games and batting .268 with an .814 OPS. He hit 25 home runs, drove in 71 RBI, stole a career-high 32 bases and totaled 6.1 fVAR.
Tatis and the Padres, who finished 90-72 in 2025, will look to build on their success as they prepare for next season under new manager Craig Stamen.
2025-11-08 09:16:00
