Fernando Tatis Jr. and his father each homered twice at Dodger Stadium, 22 years apart
A father-son power feat, a generation apart.
WIWire Report Intelligence·Updated Jun 21·1 min read
Like father, like son. On April 23rd, exactly 22 years apart from each other, Fernando Tatis Jr. and his dad each homere Via @MLB on X
What happened: On April 23rd, separated by exactly 22 years, Fernando Tatis Jr. and his father each hit two home runs in a game at Dodger Stadium. The matching multi-homer days link two generations of the family to the same ballpark on the same calendar date.
Why it matters: The coincidence underscores a shared major-league lineage, with father and son producing nearly identical power performances at the same venue decades apart. Such a precise generational echo is exceptionally uncommon in baseball.
What to watch: Tatis Jr. carries the family name forward in San Diego, where the same Fernando Tatis Jr. remains a central bat in the Padres' lineup this season.