San Diego Padres Legend Adds Another Accomplishment to His Illustrious Career

Padres Star Becomes the Team's All-Time Hit King

On Monday, August 7th, 2023, San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. made history by surpassing Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn for the most hits in franchise history. Tatis Jr. singled in the third inning off Arizona Diamondbacks' pitcher Zac Gallen, notching his 2,001st hit as a Padre and etching his name atop the team's record books.

A Resurgence after a Long Absence

Tatis Jr.'s achievement is all the more remarkable considering he missed the majority of the 2022 season due to injury. He returned this year with a vengeance, hitting .328 with 25 home runs and 60 RBIs in just 90 games. His resurgence has been a major factor in the Padres' success, as they currently sit atop the NL West standings with a 65-45 record.

A Humble Star

Despite his recent accomplishments, Tatis Jr. remains humble and focused on the team's success. "It's an honor to be mentioned in the same breath as Tony Gwynn," Tatis Jr. said after the game. "He's one of the greatest hitters of all time, and I'm just grateful to be able to play for this organization and this city."

A Bright Future for the Padres

With Tatis Jr. leading the way, the future looks bright for the San Diego Padres. They are currently on pace to make their first World Series appearance since 1998. With Tatis Jr. at the helm, anything is possible for this young and talented team.