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Red Sox Rookie Mayer Reflects on Tatis Jr. Robbery Attempt
Mayer's childhood idol nearly robbed his home run in Boston win.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:55pm
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Boston Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer hit a two-run home run at Fenway Park on Friday, but it was nearly robbed by San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. Mayer, who grew up idolizing Tatis, said he would have changed his mind about his favorite player if Tatis had made the catch.
Why it matters
The near-robbery by Tatis, one of baseball's most exciting young stars, added extra drama to Mayer's first career home run and highlighted the connection between the two players from the same region of California.
The details
With the Red Sox facing a left-handed reliever, they kept the left-handed hitting Mayer in the game. He rewarded their trust by crushing a deep fly ball to right field that was heading towards the short Fenway Park bullpen fence. Tatis raced back and leaped at the wall in an attempt to rob Mayer of the home run, but the ball cleared the fence for a two-run shot.
- Mayer hit the home run during Friday's game against the Padres.
The players
Marcelo Mayer
A rookie outfielder for the Boston Red Sox who grew up idolizing Fernando Tatis Jr.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
A star outfielder for the San Diego Padres who nearly robbed Mayer's home run at Fenway Park.
What they’re saying
“He was one of my favorite players growing up. If he would have caught that, I probably would have changed my mind.”
— Marcelo Mayer, Red Sox Outfielder
The takeaway
Mayer's first career home run provided a special moment, as he got to see his childhood idol Tatis Jr. nearly rob the ball at the wall. The near-catch added extra drama and excitement to the young Red Sox player's milestone hit.
