What happened: Freddie Freeman’s son, Charlie, met Fernando Tatis Jr. during the 2021 All-Star Game festivities. Charlie had hoped to meet Tatis after Freeman earned a place at the event.
Why it matters: The meeting fulfilled Charlie’s wish during a milestone All-Star appearance for both players. It remains a memorable intersection between two prominent baseball families.
By the numbers: Freeman made his fifth All-Star team in 2021, while Tatis earned his first selection and started the game.
What to watch: Future All-Star selections could give Freeman and Tatis another shared Midsummer Classic.