Fernando Tatis Jr.'s stance adjustment sparks historic 25-homer turnaround

Only player to hit 25 HRs after a 44-game opening drought.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s first 55 games: 0 HR Fernando Tatis Jr.'s last 104 games: 25 HR Harold dives in on the stance adju Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. hit 25 home runs over his final 104 games after starting the season with a 55-game drought. MLB Network broke down a mechanical stance adjustment that helped unlock his elite late-season power.

Why it matters: The mechanical fix gives San Diego a critical offensive weapon in the lineup. The Padres posted an 89-68 record this season and carry a two-game winning streak into their upcoming matchups.

By the numbers: Tatis hit eight home runs in September to reach the 25-homer mark. He is the only player in MLB history to hit 25 home runs after going at least 44 games without one to begin a season.

What to watch: Tatis will look to carry his power surge into the postseason for San Diego.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-09-30T00:37:20.423320+00:00

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