Fernando Tatís
Dominican baseball player and infielder
Dominican baseball player and infielder
Athletes & Sports Figures
Dominican Republic
Born in the Dominican Republic, a professional baseball player made significant contributions as an infielder in Major League Baseball. Played for teams including the St. Louis Cardinals and the Montreal Expos. Achieved recognition as the first player to hit two grand slams in the same inning during a 1999 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Concluded a successful career, highlighted by participation in various All-Star games and establishing impressive statistics.
First player to hit two grand slams in one inning
Played for St. Louis Cardinals
Played for Montreal Expos
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