Ex-Twins Slugger Says Fans Have Moved Past Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Controversial Past

Fernando Tatis Jr and Trevor Plouffe (Images Credit: Getty Images/X @Chris Rose Sports)
Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of the best sluggers in the league right now. His potential to deliver at crucial moments has helped the Padres win in several critical games. Tatis is coming off an excellent season after smashing 21 home runs. The slugger slashed .276/.340/.832 and hit four home runs in the postseason.

The Padres star is undoubtedly a huge boost for the team. Tatis has a huge fan following in San Diego and in many parts of the world. Yet, his 2022 season did not go as expected due to a positive test for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing drug.

The MLB had suspended Tatis for 80 games after he tested positive. While some fans were upset about the fact that Fernando Tatis used PEDs, many have gotten over it. Fans are well aware of Tatis’ suspension and the reason behind it.

Tatis just celebrated his 26th birthday, and former Minnesota Twins slugger Trevor Plouffe shared his thoughts on Tatis and his controversial past.

“Different age levels think different things of him. I know all the young kids still love Fernando Tatis Jr. and they’ll even say they know that he got busted for PEDs. They don’t care. I think that most people that are in San Diego look at him and think well, I don’t know man seems like he cheated,” Plouffe said.

Trevor Plouffe Agrees That  Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Undeniable Talent

Plouffe believes that fans have moved past Tatis’ controversial past. Furthermore, he agrees that Tatis has undeniable talent when it comes to playing baseball.

“My personal opinion on him. Love watching the guy play the talent is undeniable, but I can’t shake the PED allegations,” Plouffe continued.

The former slugger is a fan of Tatis, but what’s happened in the past is done. Plouffe also believes that Tatis will need to get back to pre-PED numbers. He also mentioned that guys playing with PEDs pisses him off.

Fernando Tatis might have gone the wrong lane for various reasons, but the fact that he’s a great ball player is undeniable, as Plouffe says. The MLB free agency continues into the New Year as several players, including Pete Alonso, are expected to find a team soon.