Why fantasy baseball managers should buy low on Fernando Tatis Jr.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is a player that fantasy baseball managers should consider buying low on due to his impressive metrics despite a lack of home runs this season. His hard-hit rate and max exit velocity rank him among the top players in the league, indicating strong potential for power production. However, he has yet to hit a home run in his first 231 plate appearances this season, which may lead to undervaluation in fantasy leagues.
- ▪Fernando Tatis Jr. has a hard-hit rate of 51.9 percent, ranking in the top 6 percent of the league.
- ▪He has a max exit velocity of 113.5 mph, placing him in the top 8 percent.
- ▪Despite hitting 80 balls at 95 mph or harder, he has not hit any home runs this season.
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roto rage Jarad Wilk Why fantasy baseball managers should buy low on Fernando Tatis Jr. By Jarad Wilk Published May 30, 2026, 5:31 p.m. ET Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres looks on during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. MLB Photos via Getty Images New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If you had a player on your fantasy roster with a hard-hit rate (51.9 percent) ranked in the top 6 percent in the league, according to Statcast, and a 113.5 mph max exit velocity among the top 8 percent, you’d expect solid power production.
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