Fernando Tatis Jr. Wins 2025 NL Platinum Glove, His Second in Three Years
The honor blends fan voting with SABR’s defensive index, recognizing a season defined by elite right-field metrics.
Overview
- Rawlings announced Tatis as the National League’s top overall defender on Nov. 8, marking his second Platinum Glove after first winning in 2023.
- He also took home a 2025 Gold Glove in right field, completing a sweep of the league’s top defensive honors for his position.
- Tatis led NL right fielders with 15 Defensive Runs Saved and posted a 16.3 SABR Defensive Index, second in the league only to Giants catcher Patrick Bailey.
- Since moving from shortstop to right field in 2023, he has compiled +42 DRS to lead NL outfielders and logged +8 Outs Above Average with multiple home run robberies.
- San Diego finished 90–72 in 2025, and the Padres now turn to next season under new manager Craig Stammen.