7/28/08

The Fernando Tatis side-step and point to the sky

When Fernando Tatis homers, I patiently await for the moment he crosses home plate.

I love the way Tatis celebrates his home runs. As he approaches home plate, in a jog, he turns to a side step, then shuffles his way onto the plate sideways. He quickly looks up to the sky, and raises his two fingers in celebration, and most likely praising his God.

For some reason, I love it. It's nothing over the top and exciting like Jose Reyes', or subdued and emotionless like Damion Easley's, but I like it. It's unique and cool, and I respect that.

Tatis against the Giants on July 10, 2008.

Keep on keepin' on, Fernando!

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