Fernando Tatis Jr - Page 241

gmoney328 · 10-03-2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

I still think they are all very close. Soto isn't far ahead of Tatis by any means. While he's a better hitter, I would rather have Tatis or Acuna in the field and on the paths, every day of the week. Im not sure Soto is that much better of a hitter than Tatis to just say Soto is far ahead.

Tatis is FAR more "visible". He has IT right now, which matters in the hobby when comparing two young players.

Soto is a better hitter, and nothing else. He's amazing, but in different ways.

Tatis has a chance to be a SUPERSTAR.

LVDan · 10-03-2020, 05:08 PM

I’m just thankful to be able to watch the Padres play on. Tatis is amazing, Manny is evolving into a complete hitter, Myers, etc. if they can get one or both starters back I give them a good shot. Between the resurgence of a couple and the emergence of a couple that lineup now looks pretty strong top to bottom.

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ThoseBackPages · 10-03-2020, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gmoney328

Tatis is FAR more "visible". He has IT right now, which matters in the hobby when comparing two young players.

Soto is a better hitter, and nothing else. He's amazing, but in different ways.

Tatis has a chance to be a SUPERSTAR.

Soto already is

BBases31 · 10-03-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Can we all agree that Tatis has overtaken Acuna and is far behind Soto?

There's alot of ifs here. Tatis' injury risk puts him behind both. IF Tatis can stay healthy and IF Acuna's transformation this season was real, they are both a wash. But Acuna still barely speaks English so Tatis' card prices will stay ahead of his if they're similar on the field purely on the wider appeal of Tatis. If Tatis stays healthy, and if Acuna's transformation was real, Soto is behind both of them. All that said, Soto is the only one of the three I'll be buying heavily in the offseason

cardsin47 · 10-03-2020, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BBases31

Soto is the only one of the three I'll be buying heavily in the offseason

pewe · 10-03-2020, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cardsin47

Soto is the only one of the three I'll be buying heavily in the offseason

I really should follow this advice

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Wrigs37 · 10-03-2020, 06:58 PM

“ a little late on all 3” Soto is the safest imho if you’re buying now...

Campbelljh3 · 10-03-2020, 07:19 PM

Top 3 young players in the game can’t go wrong either way. Tatis is 1 a and Soto is 1 b. Acuna is clear #2 after them. After that time will tell. Some are so young still it’s to earlier to tell like vladdy.

brios8 · 10-03-2020, 07:46 PM

we know what SOTO is and pretty much that's his ceiling. He can stay consistent at a very high level, and has way less cards. Has a Ring, but the Nationals are on their way down.

On the other hand TATIS and ACUNA both have much more upside, especially ACUNA if he can figure it out. Then we can start a debate.. Tatis more injury prone, Padres not as popular, but speaks English. Acuna plays for a popular team

BUY ALL 3

I wish I could include TORRES in this conversation. but not at the moment unfortunately

Cards and 401K · 10-03-2020, 07:48 PM

BUY ALL 3

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palmetto7 · 10-03-2020, 07:49 PM

Soto has already won a World Series and has far fewer rookie cards. The choice is obvious.

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jhssketchcards · 10-03-2020, 07:50 PM

Tatis and Acuna are playing catch up to Soto for best young star. He has a WS ring, WS HRs and a batting title before age 22. Tatis and Acuna don’t have a major category title as of yet. Not sure how he’s not a clear #1.

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brios8 · 10-03-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Tatis and Acuna are playing catch up to Soto for best young star. He has a WS ring, WS HRs and a batting title before age 22. Tatis and Acuna don’t have a major category title as of yet. Not sure how he’s not a clear #1.

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I believe he is.. but upside wise the other guys have a higher ceiling
Like many here are saying, Soto is the safer bet.. but the other two could explode
If they manage to hit .300 - watch out for unreal prices if that happens. or if one of them is this years WS MVP

gmoney328 · 10-03-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Soto already is

I’m talking about beyond the game. Culturally. Baseball hasn’t had many of those lately.

SaltyCracker · 10-03-2020, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gmoney328

I’m talking about beyond the game. Culturally. Baseball hasn’t had many of those lately.

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but ESPN named Tatis the Latino face of the Decade. They looked at on-field performance, social media popularity, feedback from 30 ESPN analysts and fan votes to get to the answer. Sorry for the Acuna article, but this is one I found which broke down where they (Tatis, Acuna, Lindor, Soto and Baez) ranked for each category.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...ino-face-2020s

Wrigs37 · 10-03-2020, 08:33 PM

Here you go...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.esp...3fplatform=amp

padremurph · 10-03-2020, 09:59 PM

Yea, agree that Tatis has a superstar personality and a flashy game to back it up. Soto might be a better hitter, but Tatis is a far more popular player.

quackhead · 10-04-2020, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mvp

Old mate gives up on nothing.

No joke, Topps Now made your card

Here's the link:

https://www.topps.com/cards-collecti...-card-361.html

jjcan · 10-04-2020, 01:05 AM

Hype comparisons?

Tatis=1989 Griffey
Soto=1990 Thomas
Acuna = 1990 Bonds

Kinda the same hype Comparison. but no WS for Thomas at the time?

clocsta2323 · 10-04-2020, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Campbelljh3

Top 3 young players in the game can’t go wrong either way. Tatis is 1 a and Soto is 1 b. Acuna is clear #2 after them. After that time will tell. Some are so young still it’s to earlier to tell like vladdy.

Yeah , said no one. Find me ONE person who makes decisions that takes Tatis over Soto. If they care about being employed. It's not even close dude

clocsta2323 · 10-04-2020, 01:18 AM

He walked 79 times vs 99 Ks as a teenager. Tatis needs a another 5 years to do what Soto did as a 19 year old.

brios8 · 10-04-2020, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by clocsta2323

He walked 79 times vs 99 Ks as a teenager. Tatis needs a another 5 years to do what Soto did as a 19 year old.

was he really 19?

can he play defense/run ?
does he speak English?
is he liked by the media?

there is more to baseball than just how they play.. ask Jerry Jones (owner of the Dallas Cowboys) he would rather make $ than win a game

clocsta2323 · 10-04-2020, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by brios8

was he really 19?

can he play defense/run ?
does he speak English?
is he liked by the media?

there is more to baseball than just how they play.. ask Jerry Jones (owner of the Dallas Cowboys) he would rather make $ than win a game

Soto speaks perfect English. Jerry Jones owns the cowboys??

clocsta2323 · 10-04-2020, 01:54 AM

His .400 career OBP craps all over you.

brios8 · 10-04-2020, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by clocsta2323

His .400 career OBP craps all over you.

this guy lol

the least you could do is follow the rules and dont double post

10-03-2020, 05:08 PM	#6002
LVDan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 17,553	Fernando Tatis Jr I’m just thankful to be able to watch the Padres play on. Tatis is amazing, Manny is evolving into a complete hitter, Myers, etc. if they can get one or both starters back I give them a good shot. Between the resurgence of a couple and the emergence of a couple that lineup now looks pretty strong top to bottom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ So we cheated and we lied and we tested. And we never failed to fail; it was the easiest thing to do.

10-03-2020, 06:58 PM	#6007
Wrigs37 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,687 Wrigs37	“ a little late on all 3” Soto is the safest imho if you’re buying now... __________________ -IG: @nice_cardboard

10-03-2020, 08:33 PM	#6016
Wrigs37 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,687 Wrigs37	Here you go... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.esp...3fplatform=amp __________________ -IG: @nice_cardboard

10-04-2020, 01:05 AM	#6019
jjcan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,302	Hype comparisons? Tatis=1989 Griffey Soto=1990 Thomas Acuna = 1990 Bonds Kinda the same hype Comparison. but no WS for Thomas at the time? Last edited by jjcan; 10-04-2020 at 01:08 AM. Reason: add

10-04-2020, 01:18 AM	#6021
clocsta2323 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: D.C. Posts: 6,842	He walked 79 times vs 99 Ks as a teenager. Tatis needs a another 5 years to do what Soto did as a 19 year old. Last edited by clocsta2323; 10-04-2020 at 01:20 AM.

10-03-2020, 07:19 PM	#6008
Campbelljh3 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,836 Premiumtradingcards campbelljh3	Top 3 young players in the game can’t go wrong either way. Tatis is 1 a and Soto is 1 b. Acuna is clear #2 after them. After that time will tell. Some are so young still it’s to earlier to tell like vladdy.

10-03-2020, 07:46 PM	#6009
brios8 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Padre Island, TX Posts: 6,992 brios8 brios8	we know what SOTO is and pretty much that's his ceiling. He can stay consistent at a very high level, and has way less cards. Has a Ring, but the Nationals are on their way down. On the other hand TATIS and ACUNA both have much more upside, especially ACUNA if he can figure it out. Then we can start a debate.. Tatis more injury prone, Padres not as popular, but speaks English. Acuna plays for a popular team BUY ALL 3 I wish I could include TORRES in this conversation. but not at the moment unfortunately

10-03-2020, 07:48 PM	#6010
Cards and 401K Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 3,565	BUY ALL 3 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-03-2020, 07:49 PM	#6011
palmetto7 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 3,429	Soto has already won a World Series and has far fewer rookie cards. The choice is obvious. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

10-03-2020, 07:50 PM	#6012
jhssketchcards Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 11,380 jhssketchcards2012	Tatis and Acuna are playing catch up to Soto for best young star. He has a WS ring, WS HRs and a batting title before age 22. Tatis and Acuna don’t have a major category title as of yet. Not sure how he’s not a clear #1. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-03-2020, 09:59 PM	#6017
padremurph Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,899 lakermurph	Yea, agree that Tatis has a superstar personality and a flashy game to back it up. Soto might be a better hitter, but Tatis is a far more popular player.

10-04-2020, 01:54 AM	#6024
clocsta2323 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: D.C. Posts: 6,842	His .400 career OBP craps all over you.