Fernando Tatis Jr. has faced a lot of obstacles after being banned for his PED usage. He missed 80 games between last season and the beginning of the 2023 season. But despite all of these obstacles, he has made a triumphant return to baseball. Most recently, he showed his cool side while dealing with New York Yankees fans.
Tatis Jr. has played well for a star that missed all of the 2022 season and 20 games this year. But the San Diego Padres have struggled to win games. The star outfielder showed off a new skill while facing off with Yankees fans.
Fernando Tatis Jr. showed off his skills as a conductor while dealing with Yankees fans taunting him
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Since returning, Fernando Tatis Jr. has dealt with all kinds of fans taunting and calling him names. During the Padres’ most recent game against the Yankees, this was the case as well. Fans chanted ‘steroids’ while trying to taunt Tatis Jr., but he took it in his stride. In fact, the Padres star started conducting the orchestra of fans, showing off a new skill. Despite the remarks and jeers directed his way, Tatis Jr. kept his cool, acting like a conductor. Jomboy Media shared a video of the incident on Twitter.
Tatis playing conductor as the Yankee Stadium crowd chants “steroids” 💀 pic.twitter.com/nXiNZdaECI
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 27, 2023
In the Tweet, they said, “Tatis playing conductor as the Yankee Stadium crowd chants ‘steroids’ 💀”. This was a cool response from the Padres’ outfielder as he warmed up and worked on his stretching. These supporters at Yankee Stadium failed to provoke him.
The reactions to the incident have been in favor of the Padres star.
Some fans hailed Tatis Jr. for his response.
That’s king shit
— K (@krktwe3ts) May 27, 2023
That's pretty funny actually, he knows how to handle hecklers! @tatis_jr pic.twitter.com/ei91ynAbrt
— YankeesDugout99 ⚾ (@YDugout99) May 27, 2023
How can you not enjoy this😂😂
— JB (@JTIVHeisman) May 27, 2023
I fucking love this
— Patches O’Houlihan (@sondraa) May 27, 2023
Other fans trolled the Yankees supporters.
Crazy thing is, more Yankees have done steroids than I got fingers and toes. Did he forget about this https://t.co/decw4Xk8h5 https://t.co/98rr6FbwWE
— LocalboySd619er (@Localboysd619er) May 27, 2023
Ain’t that the pot calling the kettle black, Yankees had multiple steroid users back in the day
— Matthew Bair(Sorokin/Embiid/Alonso lover) (@mattbair2002) May 27, 2023
Yankees fans chanting "steroids" after celebrating A-Rod, Clemens, Pettitte, and Giambi 😅🖕
— ᴄᴜᴊᴏ.kɴᴏᴡs (@cujoknows) May 27, 2023
Their voice going hoarse while he just laughs is great.
— Trever Stone 🌲⚡️ (@trever_stone) May 27, 2023
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But Tatis Jr. managed to prove his worth with his actions as well. He smashed a home run while helping the Padres secure a 5-1 victory. It was a truly massive moment as he silenced all of his critics in Yankee Stadium. He has truly been in some decent form this year, even getting multiple big hits in a single game. Furthermore, Padres fans have welcomed him back with open arms.
Tatis Jr. received loud cheers on his Petco Park return
Fernando Tatis Jr. has ignored all the jeers and taunts from the opposing team’s fans. This has been possible because of the support he has received from Padres fans upon his return. During his first home game since the suspension, he received loud cheers at Petco Park. The home fans welcomed him back and gave him much-needed support. Since then, he has shown some good batting, but the Padres need to win more games. Only time will tell whether they can turn their season around.
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