Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. flexes strength with effortless single-arm kettlebell press
San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. has been putting in the work this offseason, preparing for the upcoming 2025 season. On Wednesday, Tatis Jr. shared some of his training moments with his followers on Instagram.
In the clip, Tatis Jr. can be seen flaunting his strength while performing kettlebell exercises in a gym.
Tatis Jr. also added a fire emoji to his post, along with another emoji, while tagging Mount Everest, likely as a metaphor.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is coming off an injury-affected 2024 season. In June, he was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his right femur. Despite the setback, Tatis Jr. played 102 games, finishing the season with a .276 batting average, 21 home runs, 49 RBIs, 32 walks, and 64 runs scored for the Padres.
Fernando Tatis Jr’s mother shares heartfelt message on his 26th birthday
Earlier this month, on January 2, Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrated his 26th birthday. His mother, Maria Tatis, shared her emotions on Instagram, posting clips of their private family celebration.
“Happy birthday to the flacusss of the Tatis family @tatis,” she wrote in the caption (translated). “My Bebo, my big lice I thank God for your life in our lives. We love you and continue to pray and believe that everything designed in heaven is made visible and tangible on earth so that each year that Papa God allows you to fulfill is under His supreme will. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏”
She continued: “Always remember that you are God's miracle with an assignment to fulfill in this world. Mommy, daddy and your brothers we love you 😘😘😘😘😘 and wish you many more, but many more years to celebrate together.”
In the clips, the Tatis family can be seen cheering and clapping to celebrate Fernando Tatis Jr.'s birthday.
Tatis Jr. began his MLB career with the San Diego Padres in 2019 and has been with the team ever since. He is currently on a 14-year, $340 million contract extension with the Padres he signed before the 2021 season.