Padres Fan's Viral Zoom on Tatis Jr. Sparks Online Buzz
A fan's cheeky attempt to photograph Fernando Tatis Jr.'s backside during an NLDS game has become a viral sensation.
A San Diego Padres fan has become the subject of online attention after a video captured her zooming in on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s backside during a National League Division Series (NLDS) game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The incident occurred during Tuesday night's game, which the Padres won 4-3.
The video, posted to X (formerly Twitter) by user @linatheemo, shows the fan, wearing a backward Padres hat, focusing her phone camera on Tatis Jr. as he knelt in the outfield. After appearing satisfied with the shot, she reportedly took the photo.
"Caught in 4K #ForTheFaithful #Padres #SanDiego," the post was captioned. The video has since garnered over 20,000 views, with many users finding the fan's direct approach humorous.
This event follows a trend of Padres fans gaining viral attention during the postseason. Earlier in the playoffs, another fan's public search for a date to a wild-card game also circulated widely on social media, ultimately leading to her finding a companion.
While this fan's actions have generated significant online buzz, the video's popularity does not seem to be directly linked to Tatis Jr.'s performance in the game, where he went hitless.