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Good Morning San Diego: Fernando Tatis Jr. named as Silver Slugger Award finalist

After being left off manny of the postseason awards lists to this point in the offseason, the San Diego Padres finally had one of their big names recognized by the sport. Fernando Tatis Jr. was named a Silver Slugger Award…

By Matt DeWalt · Gaslamp Ball

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Fernando Tatis Jr. was named a 2026 Silver Slugger Award finalist as an outfielder and utility player.
Tatis is the only San Diego Padres player nominated for a Silver Slugger Award this season.
He finished the 2026 campaign batting .289 with 25 home runs, 181 hits, and 83 RBIs.

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San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has been named a Silver Slugger Award finalist for the 2026 season. He received dual nominations as an outfielder and as a utility player following his time split between the outfield and second base. Tatis is the sole Padres player nominated for the honor.

Despite beginning the campaign in a notable power slump, Tatis finished 2026 with a .289 batting average, 181 hits, 25 home runs, 83 RBIs, and 96 runs scored. The Silver Slugger winners are scheduled to be announced on November 17.

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