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The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California since their founding in 1969. They play in the National League Western Division. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League.
Franchise history
Pre 1970s: The Beginnings
- See also: San Diego Padres (PCL)
The Padres adopted their name from the Pacific Coast League team which arrived in San Diego in 1936. The San Diego Padres were a Minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League from 1936 through 1968 The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. That minor league franchise won the PCL title in 1937, led by then-18-year-old San Diegan Ted Williams. Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter
In 1969, the San Diego Padres joined the ranks of Major League Baseball as one of four new expansion teams, along with the Montreal Expos (now the Washington Nationals), the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Pilots (now the Milwaukee Brewers). Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Their original owner was C. Arnholt Smith, a prominent San Diego businessman and former owner of the PCL Padres whose interests included banking, tuna fishing, hotels, real estate and an airline. The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. Despite initial excitement, the guidance of longtime baseball executive Buzzie Bavasi and a new playing field, the team struggled; the Padres finished in last place in each of its first six seasons in the NL West, losing 100 games or more four times. Emil Joseph "Buzzie" Bavasi buh-VAY-zee ( December 12 1914 - May 1 2008) was an American executive in Major League Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. One of the few bright spots on the team during the early years was first baseman and slugger Nate Colbert, an expansion draftee from the Houston Astros and still (as of 2007) the Padres' career leader in home runs. First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run Nathan Colbert Jr (born April 9, 1946 in St Louis Missouri) was a first baseman with the Houston Astros (1966 1968 San Diego Padres The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas.
The 70s: Winfield, Jones, Fingers and Ozzie
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Although the Padres continued to struggle after Colbert's departure via trade to the Detroit Tigers in 1974, they did feature star outfielder Dave Winfield, who came to the Padres in 1973 from the University of Minnesota without having played a single game in the minor leagues. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball The University of Minnesota Twin Cities ( U of M or The U) is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system. Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Winfield was also drafted by the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League, the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association and the Utah Stars of the American Basketball Association. The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional Basketball team based in Atlanta Georgia. This page is about the American Basketball Association (ABA team The American Basketball Association ( ABA) was a professional Basketball league founded in 1967, and eventually merged in part with the National
Winfield took over where Colbert left off, starring in the Padres outfield from 1973 until 1980, when he joined the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. In seven seasons, Winfield played in 1,117 games for San Diego and collected 1,134 hits, 154 home runs and drove in 626 runs. But most importantly, he helped the team out of the National League West basement for the first time in 1975, under the guidance of manager John McNamara, who took over the club at the start of the 1974 season. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. John Francis McNamara (born June 4, 1932 in Sacramento California) is a former manager and coach in Major League Baseball
Winfield's emergence as a legitimate star coincided with the turnaround of a promising young left-handed pitcher named Randy Jones, who had suffered through 22 losses in 1974. Randy Jones may refer to Randy Jones (baseball, baseball pitcher Randy Jones (singer, member of the Village People Jones became the first San Diego pitcher to win 20 games in 1975, going 20-12 in 37 outings as the Padres finished in fourth place with a 71-91 record, 37 games behind the Cincinnati Reds. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA
Jones won 22 games in 1976, winning the Cy Young Award in the process, another franchise first. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National The club set a new high with 73 wins, but fell to fifth place.
Jones slipped to 6-12 in 1977, and not even the acquisition of future hall-of-fame relief pitcher Rollie Fingers could help the Padres escape the second division. Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946, in Steubenville Ohio) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Only Winfield and fellow outfielder George Hendrick cracked the 20-homer barrier, and the pitching staff was filled with a group of unknowns and youngsters, few of whom would enjoy much success at the major league level. George Andrew Hendrick Jr (born October 18 1949 in Los Angeles California) is a former Outfielder for six major league teams most
The 1978 season brought hope to baseball fans in San Diego, thanks to the arrival a young shortstop named Ozzie Smith, who arrived on the scene and turned the baseball world on its ears with an acrobatic style that redefined how the position should be played in the field. Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith (born December 26) is a retired American professional Baseball player who played Shortstop for Major League Baseball The Padres hosted the all-star game that summer. An all-star game is an Exhibition game played by the best players in their Sports league. The National League won the contest 7-3 thanks to an MVP performance by Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey, who would play a crucial role for San Diego in the not-too-distant future. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California
Winfield and Fingers represented the team at the game, but conspicuously absent was starting pitcher Gaylord Perry, who joined the Padres after spending three years with the Texas Rangers. Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft At 39 years of age and coming off a 15-14 season with Texas, little was expected of the future hall-of-famer. All Perry did that summer was post a 21-6 record and a 2. 73 earned run average, edging Montreal's Ross Grimsley to earn the Padres' second Cy Young Award in three seasons. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Ross Albert II Grimsley (born January 7 1950 in Topeka Kansas) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National San Diego also picked up another first that summer, compiling an 84-78 mark for manager Roger Craig, the only time in 10 seasons the team finished a season with a winning percentage above . Roger Lee Craig (born February 17 1930 in Durham North Carolina) is a former Pitcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. 500.
The good times didn't last, as the Padres closed out the decade with another losing season in 1979, a 68-93 record that cost Craig his job. Winfield was the lone bright spot, leading the National League with 118 RBIs.
Washington Padres?
Before the 1974 season began, the Padres were on the verge of being sold to Joseph Danzansky, who was planning to move the franchise to Washington, D.C. by the beginning of the 1974 season. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D People were so convinced the transfer would happen that new uniforms were designed. Even the baseball card companies were fooled. About half of the Padres' player cards printed by Topps that season displayed "Washington National League" as the team name. For the meat company see Topps Meat Company. The Topps Company Inc But C. Arnholt Smith changed his mind, and instead sold the Padres to McDonald's' co-founder Ray Kroc, who was not interested in moving the team and kept the team in San Diego. Raymond Albert Kroc ( October 5, 1902 - January 14, 1984) took over the then small-scale McDonald's Corporation franchise in 1954 and The nation's capital would have to wait until after the 2004 season, when the Montreal Expos, the Padres' sister National League expansion team in 1969, transferred to the District of Columbia and became the Washington Nationals. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D
1984: The First Pennant
- See also: 1984 San Diego Padres season
The 1984 season began with a shock: Ray Kroc died of heart disease on January 14. Offseason October 21 1983 Sandy Alomar Jr was signed by the Padres as an amateur free agent Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Ownership of the team passed to his third wife, Joan B. Kroc. Joan Beverly Kroc (born Mansfield) ( August 27, 1928 &ndash October 12, 2003) was the third wife of McDonald's CEO Ray The team would wear Ray's initials, "RAK" on their jersey's left sleeve during the entire season.
Fortunately, happier times were ahead for the team. The Padres finished at 92-70 in 1984 and won the National League West championship, despite having no players with 100-RBI and only two batters with 20-HR. They were managed by Dick Williams and had an offense that featured veterans Steve Garvey, Garry Templeton, Graig Nettles, Alan Wiggins as well as Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn, who captured his first of what would be eight National League batting championships that year (he would also win in 1987-89 and from 1994-97; Gwynn shares the National League record with Honus Wagner). Richard Hirschfeld Williams (born May 7 1929 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Left fielder, Third baseman, manager, coach and Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California Garry Lewis Templeton (born March 24 1956 in Lockney Texas) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Graig Nettles (born August 20, 1944, in San Diego California) (nicknamed Puff) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman Alan Anthony Wiggins ( February 17 1958 - January 6 1991) was an American Second baseman and Left fielder in Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner (ˈhɑnəs ˈwæɡnɚ February 24 1874 &ndash December 6 1955) nicknamed " The Flying Dutchman Gwynn, who also would win five National League Gold Gloves during his career, joined the Padres in 1982 following starring roles in both baseball and basketball at San Diego State University (he still holds the school record for career basketball assists), and after having been selected in the previous year by both the Padres in the baseball draft and by the then San Diego Clippers in the National Basketball Association draft. Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m History Established on March 13 1897 San Diego State University first began as the San Diego Normal School intended to educate local future female elementary school teachers The NBA Draft is an annual North American event in which the National Basketball Association 's (NBA thirty teams (29 in the United States and one in The Padres pitching staff in 1984 featured Eric Show (15-9), Ed Whitson (14-8), Mark Thurmond (14-8), Tim Lollar (11-13), and Rich "Goose" Gossage as their closer (10-6, 2. Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5 1951 in Colorado Springs Colorado) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball 90 ERA and 25 saves). [1]
In the 1984 NLCS, the Padres faced the NL East champion Chicago Cubs, who were making their first post-season appearance since 1945 and featured NL Most Valuable Player Ryne Sandberg and Cy Young Award winner Rick Sutcliffe. The National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs from October 2 to October The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Most Valuable Player Award (commonly known as the MVP award is an annual award given to one outstanding player in each league of Major League Baseball. Ryne Dee Sandberg (born September 18 1959 in Spokane Washington) nicknamed "Ryno" is a former Second baseman in Major League Baseball who In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National Richard Lee Sutcliffe (born June 21, 1956 in Independence Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball starting Pitcher and current The Cubs would win the first two games at Wrigley Field, and were less than two innings away from a series sweep when their luck changed. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago The Padres swept the final three games at then San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium (the highlight arguably being Steve Garvey's dramatic, game winning home run off of Lee Smith in Game 4) to win the 1984 National League pennant. Lee Arthur Smith (born December 4 1957 is a retired American right-handed Relief pitcher who played for eight teams in Major League Baseball from 1980 [2]
In the 1984 World Series, the Padres faced the powerful Detroit Tigers, who steamrolled through the regular season with 104 victories (and had started out with a 35-5 record, the best ever through the first 40 games). The 1984 World Series began on October 9 and ended on October 14. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Tigers were managed by Sparky Anderson and featured shortstop and native San Diegan Alan Trammell and outfielder Kirk Gibson, along with Lance Parrish and DH Darrell Evans. George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater South Dakota) is fifth on the all-time list for manager career wins Alan Stuart Trammell (born February 21, 1958 in Garden Grove California) is a retired American Baseball Shortstop of the Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28 1957) is a former Major League Baseball player best known for his clutch home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series The pitching staff was bolstered by ace Jack Morris (19-11, 3. John Scott "Jack" Morris (born May 16, 1955, in St Paul Minnesota) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher 60 ERA), Dan Petry (18-8), Milt Wilcox (17-8), and closer Willie Hernandez (9-3, 1. 92 ERA with 32 saves). [3] Jack Morris would win games 1 and 4 and the Tigers would go on to win the Series 4-games-to-1. [4]
1985-95: Tough Times Following a Pennant
After the Padres won the pennant in 1984, they had some tough times. Tony Gwynn continued to win batting titles (including batting . Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and 394 in 1994). The Padres would come close in 1985. They would field seven All-Stars. However, they collapsed at the end of the season.
In 1987, rookie catcher Benito Santiago hit in 34 straight games, earning him the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Benito Santiago Rivera (born March 9, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league as voted upon by the Baseball Writers Association of America However, the Padres finished dead last in 1987. The next season, rookie second baseman Roberto Alomar would make his debut, forming a double play combination with veteran shortstop Garry Templeton. Roberto Alomar Velázquez (born February 5 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (- considered by many to be one of the Garry Lewis Templeton (born March 24 1956 in Lockney Texas) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the In 1989, the Padres finished 89-73 thanks to Cy Young Award-winning closer Mark Davis. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National Mark William Davis (born October 19, 1960 in Livermore California) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Between 1989 and 1990, friction dominated the Padres' clubhouse as Tony Gwynn had constant shouting matches with slugger Jack Clark. Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Jack Anthony Clark (born November 10, 1955 in New Brighton Pennsylvania) also known as “Jack the Ripper” is a former Major League Baseball But as the franchise player, Gwynn prevailed as Clark finished his career with the Red Sox.
Midway through the 1990 season, Joan Kroc wanted to sell the team. Joan Beverly Kroc (born Mansfield) ( August 27, 1928 &ndash October 12, 2003) was the third wife of McDonald's CEO Ray But she wanted a commitment to San Diego. So Kroc sold it to television producer Tom Werner. Thomas C "Tom" Werner (born April 12, 1950 in New York City New York) is the Chairman of the Boston Red Sox, as well as an American After the ownership change, the old brown that remained in Padres uniforms since their inception were supplanted by navy blue, a nod to the vintage 1940's PCL franchise colors. In 1992, the Padres lineup featured the "Four Tops": Gary Sheffield, Fred McGriff, Tony Fernández, and Tony Gwynn. Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa Florida) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter and Outfielder Frederick Stanley "Crime Dog" McGriff (born October 31, 1963 in Tampa Florida) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball player Octavio Antonio Fernández Castro (born June 30, 1962 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) better known as Tony Fernández Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and However, Fernandez would go to the New York Mets, McGriff went to the division-winning Atlanta Braves, and Sheffield would go to the expansion Florida Marlins. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. Although extremely unpopular at the time, it was the Sheffield trade that brought in pitcher Trevor Hoffman, who was virtually unknown to Padres fans. Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the While Sheffield led Florida to a World Championship in 1997, Hoffman would be the next franchise player behind Dave Winfield and Tony Gwynn. David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and The Padres would finish dead last in the strike-shortened 1994 season, but Gwynn hit . 394 that year. After that season, the Padres made a mega-trade with Houston reeling in Ken Caminiti, Steve Finley, and others. Kenneth Gene Caminiti ( April 21, 1963 – October 11, 2004) was an American Third baseman in Major League Baseball Steven Allen Finley (born March 12, 1965, in Union City Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. In November 1995, Kevin Towers was promoted from scouting director to general manager. Kevin Towers is general manager of Major League Baseball 's San Diego Padres.
1996-97: Building a Winner
In 1996, under new owner John Moores (a software tycoon who purchased controlling ownership in the team in 1994 from Tom Werner, who subsequently formed a syndicate that purchased the Boston Red Sox) and team president Larry Lucchino, and with a team managed by former Padres catcher Bruce Bochy (a member of the 1984 NL championship squad), the team won the NL West in an exciting race, sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in the final series of the regular season. John Jay Moores (1944— is an American businessman Moores was raised in Corpus Christi Texas and grew up poor The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Lawrence Lucchino, (born 6 September 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is the current President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox Bruce Douglas Bochy (born April 16, 1955 in Landes de Boussac, France) is the manager of the San Francisco Giants. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine. The '96 team featured Gwynn, who won his seventh National League batting championship, National League MVP Ken Caminiti, premier leadoff hitter Rickey Henderson, pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, first baseman Wally Joyner and outfielder Steve Finley. The Most Valuable Player Award (commonly known as the MVP award is an annual award given to one outstanding player in each league of Major League Baseball. Kenneth Gene Caminiti ( April 21, 1963 – October 11, 2004) was an American Third baseman in Major League Baseball Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Left-handed Pitcher Wallace Keith "Wally" Joyner (born June 16 1962 in Atlanta Georgia) is the Hitting coach for the San Diego Padres Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in Baseball farthest from the batter Steven Allen Finley (born March 12, 1965, in Union City Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Padres had led the NL West early in the season only to falter June, but came back in July and battled the Dodgers the rest of the way. However, they were defeated in the National League Division Series by the Tony La Russa-led St. Louis Cardinals, 3 games to 0. Anthony "Tony" La Russa Jr (ləˈɹuːsə born October 4 1944, in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
The Padres suffered an off-year in 1997, plagued by a pitching slump. The one silver lining was Tony Gwynn's eighth and final National League batting title, won in the final days of the season after a down-to-the wire duel with the Colorado Rockies' Larry Walker. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966 in Maple Ridge British Columbia, Canada) is a former Right fielder in Major Walker barely missed becoming the first Triple Crown winner in baseball since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. For other uses of this term see Triple crown In Baseball, the Triple Crown refers to A batter who (at season's end leads Carl Michael Yastrzemski (jəˈstrɛmski (born August 22, 1939) nicknamed "Yaz" then moved him to the Minneapolis Millers for the post-season
1998: The Second Pennant
- See also: 1998 San Diego Padres season
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In 1998, Henderson and Valenzuela were gone, but newly acquired (from the 1997 World Series champion Florida Marlins) pitcher Kevin Brown had a sensational year (his only one with the Padres) and outfielder/slugger Greg Vaughn hit 50 home runs (overlooked in that season of the Mark McGwire-Sammy Sosa race). The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. Kevin Brown may refer to Kevin Brown (Runningback (b 1970 for the Miami Hurricanes Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens Kevin Brown (right-handed Gregory Lamont Vaughn (born July 3, 1965) is a former Major League Baseball Left fielder and right-handed batter who played for the Milwaukee Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Managed by Bruce Bochy and aided by the talents of players such as Tony Gwynn, Ken Caminiti, Wally Joyner, Steve Finley, pitcher Andy Ashby and premier closer Trevor Hoffman (4-2, 1. Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the 48 ERA and 53 saves), the Padres had their best year in history, finishing 98-64 and winning the NL West division crown. [5]
The Padres went on to defeat the Houston Astros in the 1998 NLDS, 3 games to 1, behind solid pitching by Brown and Hoffman, and home runs by Greg Vaughn, Wally Joyner and Jim Leyritz (who homered in 3 of the 4 games). The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1998 National League playoffs began on Tuesday September 29, and ended Gregory Lamont Vaughn (born July 3, 1965) is a former Major League Baseball Left fielder and right-handed batter who played for the Milwaukee Wallace Keith "Wally" Joyner (born June 16 1962 in Atlanta Georgia) is the Hitting coach for the San Diego Padres James Joseph Leyritz (born December 27 1963 in Lakewood Ohio) is a former Catcher and Infielder in Major League Baseball [6]
In the 1998 NLCS, the Padres faced the Atlanta Braves, who had won the National League East with an astonishing 106-56 record. The National League Championship Series, to determine the champion of Major League Baseball 's National League, was played from October 7 to The offense was paced by talent such as Andres Galarraga, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones and Javy López. Andrés José Padovani Galarraga (ˌɡæləˌɹɑɡə in English and /ɡalaˈraɡa/ in Spanish) (born June 18, 1961 in Caracas Venezuela Lawrence Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr (born April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida) is an American Major League Andruw Rudolf Jones (born April 23, 1977 in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) is a Major League Baseball player for the For other uses see Javier López (disambiguation. Javier López Torres (born November 5, 1970 in) is a former Catcher Their pitching staff had the perennial big-3 of Greg Maddux (18-9, 2. Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966 in San Angelo Texas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. 22 ERA), Tom Glavine (20-6, 2. Thomas Michael Glavine (born March 25, 1966 in Concord Massachusetts) is an American Left-handed Starting pitcher 47 ERA), and John Smoltz (17-3, 2. John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. 90 ERA), as well as Kevin Millwood (17-8, 4. Kevin Austin Millwood (born December 24, 1974 in Gastonia North Carolina) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher who plays for the 08 ERA) and Denny Neagle (16-11, 3. Dennis Edward Neagle Jr (ˈneɪɡəl (born September 13, 1968 in Gambrills Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. 55 ERA). However, it was the Padres that would prevail, 4 games to 2, with ace Kevin Brown pitching a complete game shutout in game 2 (winning 3-0). [7] Steve Finley caught a pop fly for the final out, as the Padres clinched the series.
In the 1998 World Series the Padres faced the powerhouse New York Yankees, who had steamrolled through the season with a 114-48 record and drew acclaim as one their greatest teams of all time. The 1998 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the San Diego Padres. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. There was no offensive player with more than 30 home runs, in contrast to the teams of the 1920's, or 1950's, but they had four players with 24+ and eight with 17+. Yankee pitching had been paced by David Cone (20-7, 3. David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who pitched for the 55), Andy Pettite (16-11, 4. Andrew Eugene Pettitte (born June 15 1972 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American Left-handed Starting pitcher who plays for the 24), David Wells (18-4, 3. David Lee Wells (born May 20, 1963 in Torrance California) is a former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher. 49), Hideki Irabu (13-9, 4. Hideki Irabu ( Japanese: 伊良部 秀輝 born in Hirara (now Miyakojima) Okinawa Prefecture, Japan on May 15, 06) and Orlando Hernández (12-4, 3. Orlando Hernández Pedroso (born October 11, 1965 in Villa Clara, Cuba) nicknamed El Duque, is a Major League Baseball 13). Mariano Rivera, their closer, was excellent once again (3-0, 1. Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama) is a Professional baseball player 91 ERA with 36 saves). [8]
The Yankees swept the Padres 4 games to 0. Mariano Rivera closed out 3 of the 4 games. One of the few bright spots of the series for the Padres was a home run by Tony Gwynn, not normally a power hitter, in Game 1 that hit the facing of the right-field upper deck at Yankee Stadium and put the Padres ahead briefly, 5-2. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. But the Yankees would score 7 runs in the 7th inning en route to a 9-6 victory. [9]
1999-2003: Tough Times Following a Pennant Part II
The Padres opened their 1999 season in Monterrey, Mexico versus the Colorado Rockies. The Padres struggled after the 1998 season, but Tony Gwynn got his 3,000th hit in Montreal in 1999, and then retired as one of the greatest hitters of all time in 2001. After five straight losing seasons in Qualcomm Stadium (1999-2003), the Padres moved into newly built PETCO Park. Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium PETCO Park is an open-air Stadium in downtown San Diego, California.
2004-Present: PETCO Park and a New Era
2004 season: PETCO Park Opens
- See also: 2004 San Diego Padres season
PETCO Park is situated in downtown near San Diego's Gaslamp District, the main entrance located just two blocks from the downtown terminal of the San Diego Trolley light-rail system. The 2004 San Diego Padres season saw the club finish with a record of 87-75 the fifth most wins in franchise history PETCO Park is an open-air Stadium in downtown San Diego, California. The San Diego Trolley is a trolley -style Light rail system operating in the metropolitan area of San Diego California. With new amenities and a revitalization of the downtown neighborhood, fan interest renewed. Modeled after recent successes in downtown ballpark building (such as San Francisco's AT&T Park), and incorporating San Diego history in the form of the preservation of the facade of the historic Western Metals Company building (now the left-field corner, the corner of the building substituting for the left field foul pole), the new Petco Park is a sharp contrast to their previous home at Qualcomm (Jack Murphy) Stadium which was a cookie-cutter type football-baseball facility located in an outer, mostly commercial-industrial, area of the city near an interstate interchange.
With the ocean air prevalent and a sharp, clean park to play in, the Padres began to win again. The new stadium also acquired a reputation as a pitchers' park, with notable complaints from some of the Padres batters themselves (deep center field and evenings with dense foggy air). The Padres finished the 2004 season with an 87-75 record, good enough for 3rd in the NL West.
The team somewhat rebranded itself going into the 2004 season, with new colors (navy blue and sand brown), new uniforms and a new advertising slogan, "Play Downtown", referring to the near-downtown location of the new ballpark.
2005 season: The Best of the Worst and the Worst of the Best
- See also: 2005 San Diego Padres season
In 2005, the Western Division Champion Padres finished with the lowest-ever winning percentage for a division champion (or for that matter, a postseason qualifier) in a non-strike season, 82-80. Offseason December 22 2004 Mark Sweeney was signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres Three teams in the stronger Eastern Division finished with better records than San Diego but failed to qualify for the playoffs, including second-place Philadelphia, which won 88 games and all six of its contests with the Padres. There had been some speculation that the Padres would be the first team in history to win a division and finish below . 500, but their victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 30 gave them their 81st victory. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the In the NLDS, the reigning National League champion St. In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series ( NLDS) determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National Louis Cardinals, who finished the season with the majors' best record, swept the Padres in three consecutive games. Thus the Padres finished the season with an overall regular-and-post-season record of 82-83, the first post-season qualifier in a normal-length season to lose more games than it won overall. The Padres remain one of five National League teams (the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos, and the Milwaukee Brewers) to have never won a World Series.
The 2005 Padres featured bright spots, however, including ace pitcher Jake Peavy, the NL strikeout leader, and closer Trevor Hoffman, who claimed his 400th save. Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (ˈpʰiːvi born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama) is a Cy Young Award -winning Starting Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the
2006 season: Another Division Title
- See also: 2006 San Diego Padres season
The Padres started April 2006 with a 9-15 record and were stuck in the cellar of the NL West. The 2006 San Diego Padres season captured their second consecutive National League West crown with a record of 88-74 and for the first time in franchise history back-to-back postseason
However, after going 19-10 in May, the club moved into first place in the division. Closer Trevor Hoffman was elected to the 2006 MLB All-Star Game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, threw one inning in that game and got the loss. Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the The 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 77th playing of the midseason exhibition Baseball game between the all-stars of the American League On September 24 (the last home game of the regular season), Hoffman became the all-time saves leader when he recorded his 479th career save, breaking Lee Smith's record of 478. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Lee Arthur Smith (born December 4 1957 is a retired American right-handed Relief pitcher who played for eight teams in Major League Baseball from 1980 (Hoffman's career total as of the end of the season was 482. ) Hoffman's 2006 campaign (2. 14 ERA, 46 saves in 51 opportunities through 65 games pitched) was one of his best. The 2006 Padres would attribute their success largely to the team's pitching staff. Their ERA was 3. 87, first in the NL and trailing only the Detroit Tigers in all of MLB. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
On September 30, 2006, the Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. In the final game of the season, the Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 7-6 to win back to back division titles for the first time in team history (they were tied with the Dodgers for the division title, but because of winning the season series against them, the division title went to them and the wild card went to the Dodgers).
Only 53 teams in the modern era have posted sub-. 500 records in April and survived to make the postseason. The San Diego Padres, achieved the feat in both 2005 and 2006.
The Padres opened the 2006 National League Division Series at home against the St. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2006 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. After losing the first two games at home (5-1 and 2-0 respectively), they won game 3 at Busch Stadium 3-1, but were eliminated with a 6-2 loss in Game 4, when the Cardinals, who trailed 2-0 before their first at-bat, scored six unanswered runs (two in the first, and four in the sixth) for the win. Busch Stadium (also referred to informally as " New Busch Stadium " or " Busch Stadium III " is the home of the St
Overall the Padres have a post-season record of 12-22; they have lost 10 of their last 11 games since winning the National League pennant in 1998.
One key offseason trade between the San Diego Padres' General Manager, Kevin Towers, and the Texas Rangers' General Manager, Jon Daniels, would prove to have a dramatic impact on their 2006 season. The Padres dealt starting pitcher Adam Eaton, middle reliever Akinori Otsuka, and minor-league catcher Billy Killian in exchange for starting pitcher Chris Young (a star at Princeton University), left fielder Terrmel Sledge, and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. Princeton University is a private Coeducational research university located in Princeton, New Jersey. Gonzalez would take over the everyday duties at first base, batting . 304 with a club-leading 24 home runs and 82 RBI in his first year as a full-time starter. Sledge would hit . 229 in limited major league action. Chris Young proved to be the real story, however, as he would go 11-5 with a 3. 46 ERA (6th best in the National League) and allowed just 6. 72 hits per 9 innings pitched - best in the majors.
2006 also ended up being the last year of Bruce Bochy's tenure as the manager of the Padres, taking the managerial position for their divisional rivals, the San Francisco Giants. Bruce Douglas Bochy (born April 16, 1955 in Landes de Boussac, France) is the manager of the San Francisco Giants. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. He was replaced by Bud Black, a San Diego State University alumni and former pitching coach of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
2007 season: Falling Short
- See also: 2007 San Diego Padres season
On Sunday, April 1, 2007, Major League Baseball's 2007 Opening Night, the Padres announced that they had agreed to terms on a four-year contract with 1B Adrian Gonzalez, keeping him in San Diego until 2010 with a club option for 2011. The San Diego Padres ' 2007 season began with the Padres' attempt to win a 3rd consecutive NL West title Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Adrian Gonzalez (born May 8, 1982 in San Diego California) is a Mexican-American Major League Baseball First baseman Prior to this contract agreement the Padres had offered to renew Gonzalez's contract during the offseason at $380,500, only $500 over the league minimum for the 2007 season.
The Padres' 2007 season began April 3 in an away game against the San Francisco Giants, winning it 7-0 in front of a capacity crowd of 42,773 at AT&T Park, defeating $126 million staff-ace Barry Zito in his Giants debut. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. AT&T Park is an open-air ballpark, home to the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. The Padres bullpen has continued to be the team's strength as in recent years, opening the season with 28 1/3 scoreless innings, a Major League record to start a season. At the start of the season the Padres starting rotation order was as follows: Jake Peavy, Chris Young, Clay Hensley (injured, replaced by Justin Germano), Greg Maddux, David Wells (now with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the remainder of the 2007 season). Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (ˈpʰiːvi born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama) is a Cy Young Award -winning Starting Clayton Allen Hensley is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization Justin Germano is a starting Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966 in San Angelo Texas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. David Lee Wells (born May 20, 1963 in Torrance California) is a former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher.
On June 4, 2007, Jake Peavy was named NL Pitcher of the Month after going 4-0 with a 0. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (ˈpʰiːvi born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama) is a Cy Young Award -winning Starting 79 ERA in May. The next day, Trevor Hoffman was named the “DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award” for May 2007. Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the The award recognizes the most outstanding relief pitcher during each month of the regular season.
On June 6, 2007, Trevor Hoffman became the first pitcher in major league history to record 500 saves, 498 of them coming as a Padre (the first 2 were as a Florida Marlin). Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the
The Padres ended the regular season in an 89-73 tie for the NL wild card with the Colorado Rockies. In a cruel piece of irony, on September 29, 2007, the Padres were within one out and one strike of clinching the National League Wild Card berth, but Tony Gwynn, Jr., son of the longtime Padres legend, tripled against Hoffman to tie the game. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Anthony Keith Gwynn Jr (born October 4, 1982 in Long Beach California) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the The Padres went on to lose that game, and the one that followed, even though the Milwaukee Brewers had been eliminated from the pennant race and had nothing left to play for. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The Padres then met the Rockies on October 1, 2007 in Denver for a one-game playoff to decide the wild card winner. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A one-game playoff or pennant playoff is a Tiebreaker in certain professional sports to determine which of two teams tied in the final standings will qualify Despite having Jake Peavy start the game and bringing in Trevor Hoffman in the bottom of the 13th inning to try to hold an 8-6 lead, the Padres' season ended when the Rockies rallied to win 9-8. It ended on a controversial call on a sacrifice fly where many questioned whether Matt Holliday ever touched home plate, leaving Padre fans saying "Holliday never touched home!"
To many Padres fans, however, the last call at the plate seemed irrelevant. Matthew Thomas "Matt" Holliday (born January 15, 1980, in) nicknamed "Big Daddy" is the starting Left fielder for the Colorado Between Hoffman's two blown saves in the last three games, the Rockies' incredible surge at the end of the season and the season-long slump by the Padres' offense, a Padres postseason appearance just wasn't meant to be.
On November 15, Jake Peavy won the National League Cy Young Award by unanimous ballot. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. He was the fourth Padre to capture the pitching award.
The Padres entered the 2007-08 offseason with a number of questions, including the ability of Trevor Hoffman to close games past his 40th birthday, the ongoing inability to hold runners on base (the Padres' caught-stealing ratio in 2007 was one of the worst in baseball history), two holes in the back of the starting rotation, and the possible departure of Mike Cameron to free agency. Michael Terrance Cameron (born January 8 1973 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball for the The two holes in the rotation were filled by former Dodger Randy Wolf and Mark Prior and the club dealt for Jim Edmonds to replace Cameron. Randall Christopher Wolf (born August 22, 1976 in Canoga Park, California) is a left handed Pitcher who plays for the Mark William Prior (born September 7, 1980 in San Diego, California, United States) is a Starting pitcher for the James Patrick "Jim" Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed Center fielder for Additionally, Milton Bradley was signed by the Texas Rangers. Milton Obelle Bradley Jr (born April 15, 1978 in Harbor City, California) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft
The Padres signed Mark Prior to a one-year deal in the off-season. Prior, a University of San Diego HS graduate (now Cathedral HS), joins a team that consists of players that were also local prep stars, Brian Giles (Granite Hills HS), Adrian Gonzalez (Eastlake HS), and Oscar Robles (Montgomery HS). Recent Padres teams had also included Dave Roberts (Rancho Buena Vista HS), David Wells (Point Loma HS), and Marcus Giles (Granite Hills HS).
2008 season: An Awful Start
- See also: 2008 San Diego Padres season
The Padres started the 2008 campaign March 31, in San Diego against the Houston Astros and won the series 3-1. The San Diego Padres ' 2008 season is a season in American Baseball.
On April 17, 2008 against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park, the Padres played the longest game in team history, in terms of innings (22), losing 2-1. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. PETCO Park is an open-air Stadium in downtown San Diego, California. The game was the second longest in team history, in terms of time, played in 6 hours, 16 minutes.
Following that game, which sapped the team's bullpen strength, the Padres stumbled, dropping games at home, where they struggled to score runs, and on the road, where they committed uncharacteristic errors and failed to hold leads.
Returning home after a humbling sweep in Atlanta, the Padres cut Jim Edmonds, the Cardinals castoff who had been brought in after the Padres failed to sign Mike Cameron to an new deal.
With former Indians-great Jody Gerut now in center, the Padres won the three-game weekend home series with the Rockies and motored to Chicago with the hopes of winning three of four to get the season back on track.
Instead, the Cubs, with Jim Edmonds in center, won three of four and booted the Padres from the Windy City into an interleague series with the Mariners, their Peoria, Ariz. neighbors.
The Mariners used speed ---- and a late inning burst of power from Adrian Beltre in one game ---- to win the series and shove the Padres deeper into their early-season hole.
After sweeping the New York Mets in a 4-game series that ended on June 8, the Padres climbed to 7 games back of 1st place Arizona. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. This after having been over 12 games back earlier in the season. The sweep put the Mets at 7. 5 games of the 1st place Philadelphia Phillies, sending the Padres and the Mets in different directions. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. An awful start that is getting better for the San Diego Padres.
Spring Training Games
The team plays spring training games at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. Peoria Sports Complex is a Baseball field located in Peoria, Arizona. Peoria is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a small portion in Yavapai County. They share the stadium with the Seattle Mariners. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States.
During the 1980s (and continuing through 1994), the Padres held Spring Training in Yuma, Arizona. Yuma is a city in and the County seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. Due to the short driving distance and direct highway route (170 miles, all on Interstate 8), Yuma was very popular with Padres fans, and many fans would travel by car from San Diego for Spring Training games. The move from Yuma to Peoria (announced during the 1994 baseball strike) was very controversial, but was defended by the team as a reflection on the low quality of facilities in Yuma and the long travel necessary to play against other Arizona-based Spring Training teams (whose sites are all in the Phoenix and Tucson areas, both rather far from Yuma).
Notable Moments & Facts
- The Padres are one of four teams to never have a pitcher toss a no-hit game (although several have come close). In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting In one near-miss, on July 21, 1970, right-hander Clay Kirby finished the eighth inning only three outs shy of a no-hitter. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. But because the Padres were trailing in the game 1-0 to the New York Mets, manager Preston Gomez sent Cito Gaston up to pinch hit for Kirby with two out in the bottom of the eighth. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Preston Gómez (born April 20 1923 in Central Preston Cuba as Pedro W Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston (ˈsiɾoʊ̪ ˈɡæstən born March 17, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas) is the manager of the For other uses see Pinch hitter (cricket. In Baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Gaston struck out. Gomez defended his decision by saying that his job was to win games, but was openly criticized by Bavasi, who lamented not having a no-hit pitcher as a drawing card for the team. Kirby's replacement, Jack Baldschun, surrendered three hits and two runs, and the Padres lost 3-0. Jack Edward Baldschun (born October 16, 1936 in Greenville Ohio) was a Relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1961-65
- The Padres have been no-hit several times, most notably on June 20, 1970, by the Pittsburgh Pirates' Dock Ellis, who later claimed that he pitched the game while under the influence of the hallucinogenic drug LSD, a dose of which he ingested before drawing this pitching assignment. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dock Phillip Ellis Jr (born March 11, 1945, in Los Angeles California) is a former professional Baseball player who pitched for the Pittsburgh The general group of pharmacological agents commonly known as hallucinogens can be divided into three broad categories Psychedelics, Dissociatives
- Nate Colbert is one of two major-league baseball players (Stan Musial is the other) to have hit five home runs in a doubleheader, a feat he accomplished as a Padre. Nathan Colbert Jr (born April 9, 1946 in St Louis Missouri) was a first baseman with the Houston Astros (1966 1968 San Diego Padres Stanley Frank Musial (born November 21, 1920) originally Stanisław Franciszek Musiał, (ˈmjuːziəl nicknamed "Stan the Man" and He collected 13 RBIs in that doubleheader, still a major league record.
- In his first home game as the Padres' new owner in 1974, Ray Kroc grabbed the public address system microphone and apologized to fans for the poor performance of the team, saying, "I've never seen such stupid ballplaying in my life. Raymond Albert Kroc ( October 5, 1902 - January 14, 1984) took over the then small-scale McDonald's Corporation franchise in 1954 and " At the same time, a streaker raced across the field, eluding security personnel. Kroc shouted, "Throw him in jail!" The following season, 1975, would be the first season that the Padres would not finish in the National League West cellar (finishing fourth), and brought the promise of an owner who would make the necessary changes to the organization.
- Between games of a doubleheader with the Cincinnati Reds on July 25, 1990, Roseanne series star Roseanne Arnold delivered a screeching rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, immediately after which she grabbed her crotch and spat on the ground. Doubleheader is the term used to describe two Baseball games played between the same two teams on the same day The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Roseanne is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from 1988 to 1997 starring Stand-up comedian Roseanne Roseanne Cherrie Barr, aka Roseanne Barr, aka Roseanne Arnold, aka Roseanne Thomas, aka Roseanne (born November 3 1952 is an Emmy " The Star-Spangled Banner " is the National anthem of the United States of America She was intending to parody those actions of ballplayers which are often caught on camera, but she picked the wrong time to do it, as it appeared to many that she was commenting on the flag and/or the anthem. Had it not been for those gestures, her performance likely would have been written off as simply a poor choice of singer on the ballclub's part, and probably soon forgotten. As it was, her act drew boos and catcalls from fans and then criticism from players (most notably Tony Gwynn) and even outside quarters, including then-President George H. W. Bush, a former Yale University first baseman and the father of then-Texas Rangers owner and current President George W. Bush. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12 1924 served as the forty-first President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States.
- In the strike-shortened 1994 season, Tony Gwynn captured his fifth National League batting championship with a . Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and 394 batting average, the highest major-league batting average since native San Diegan and former PCL Padres star Ted Williams (the last player to hit over . The San Diego Padres were a Minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League from 1936 through 1968 Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter 400 in a regular season) hit . 406 in 1941 while playing for the Boston Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. In an amusing coincidence, the uniform number 19, which was worn by Gwynn throughout his Padres career, was also worn by Williams during his tenure with the PCL Padres.
- On August 6, 1999, in a game against the then Montreal Expos at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, Tony Gwynn collected his 3,000th major-league base hit, a single. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Olympic Stadium (Stade olympique is a Multi-purpose stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and He stroked three base hits in that game. Six years earlier on that same date, in a game at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium, Gwynn collected his 2,000th major-league base hit.
- In 2001, Dave Winfield became the first player to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Padre. David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball
- On October 7, 2001, in a post-game ceremony at Qualcomm Stadium, Tony Gwynn made an emotional farewell to the team that had been his only major-league home. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and He stroked his final major-league hit, a double, in the previous game. He is presently head coach of the San Diego State University Aztecs, his alma mater. History Established on March 13 1897 San Diego State University first began as the San Diego Normal School intended to educate local future female elementary school teachers He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 29, 2007. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In the game played that day, Rickey Henderson, who in the meantime had rejoined the Padres, collected his 3,000th major-league base hit, a double. Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder Earlier that year, Henderson eclipsed Babe Ruth's record for most career bases on balls and Ty Cobb's record for most career runs scored. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18 1886 – July 17 1961 nicknamed " The Georgia Peach," was a baseball player and is regarded by historians
- Jerry Coleman, former second baseman for the New York Yankees in the 1950s, has been the Padres' play-by-play announcer since 1972, except in one year, 1980, in which Coleman managed the team. Gerald Francis "Jerry" Coleman (born September 14, 1924) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman and currently a Play-by-play The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. He also worked for the Yankees (alongside legendary sportscaster Mel Allen) and the California Angels. Mel Allen ( February 14, 1913 – June 16, 1996) was an American Sportscaster, best known for his long tenure as the primary Coleman is famous for his phrases "Oh Doctor!" and "You can hang a star on that one!" At the old stadium, he would often commemorate exceptionally good plays by displaying a foam star suspended from a fishing pole extended from the broadcast booth window (thus literally hanging the star he often referenced) . In 2005, Coleman reduced his broadcast role, allowing longtime partner Ted Leitner to be the Padres' primary announcer. Ted Leitner is a former KFMB News 8 sportscaster and former longtime radioman of 760 KFMB as sportscaster for the San Diego Chargers. Coleman is also the 2005 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, giving him entry into the broadcasters wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Ford C Frick Award is an award bestowed annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a Broadcaster for "major contributions
- Notable fans of the Padres have included comedian and film actor Jerry Lewis, singers Patti Page and Frankie Laine, former astronaut Wally Schirra, author and syndicated columnist George Will, and former San Diego mayor and California governor Pete Wilson, all of whom have maintained residences in the San Diego area. Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926) is an American Comedian, award-winning actor producer writer and director best-known for his slapstick Clara Ann Fowler (born November 8, 1927) known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer one of the best-known female artists Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Walter Marty Schirra Jr ( March 12, 1923 &ndash May 3, 2007) was one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts chosen for the Project George Frederick Will (born May 4, 1941) is a Pulitzer Prize -winning conservative American newspaper Columnist, journalist Peter Barton Wilson (born August 23 1933 is an American Politician from California. The fictional character of Finn DeTrolio from the show The Sopranos is also a Padres fan. The following is a listing of Fictional characters from the HBO series The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos The Sopranos is an American Television drama series created by David Chase.
- Padres fans typically delight in the misfortunes of the Los Angeles Dodgers, loudly chanting "BEAT L. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA A. " when the two teams meet head-to-head. While Dodgers fans are reluctant to acknowledge their de facto rivalry with the Padres, San Diego's play against the Dodgers has been very good over the last ten to fifteen years. It can be argued that the Padres have had more influence than the Giants in keeping underachieving Los Angeles mostly out of the playoffs through the 1990s and 2000s. Even in "lean" years, when the Padres have finished in last place, they always seem to come up with a winning record against L. A. Recent notable moments in this rivalry include Chris Gwynn's RBI double at Dodger Stadium to give the Padres their second-ever division title in 1996, and the Dodgers' amazing back-to-back-to-back-to-back home runs to beat the Padres in a September 2006 game with a pennant race in progress. Christopher Karlton "Chris" Gwynn (born October 13, 1964 in Los Angeles California) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder
- The final out of the final game of the 2006 regular season — confirming the Padres as Division champions — was a highly unusual play. With Trevor Hoffman pitching the 9th, 2 out, Diamondback Chris Young was on first. Alberto Callaspo hit a grounder past first. Second baseman Josh Barfield fielded and threw wildly to first, forcing Gonzalez to come off the bag. However, Gonzalez then threw to Khalil Greene at second, beating but not tagging Young. Second base umpire Larry Poncino initially called safe because of the no-tag, but Padres manager Bruce Bochy successfully argued that the force play at second did not need a tag to be declared out. The game, and the season, ended with a changed call. TV replay, however, clearly showed that Greene was off the bag as well, so the original call may have been correct. This call, understandably, was greeted by a long and loud chorus of boos by the Diamondbacks fans who packed Chase Field to bid farewell to Luis Gonzalez.
- The 2007 season also ended on a controversial play, this one against the Padres. Matt Holliday scored the winning run in the 13th inning in a one-game playoff with the Colorado Rockies. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Replays suggest that Holliday never touched home plate during his slide; however, the umpires safe call was not challenged at the time of the play.
- It should also be noted that they have had only winning seasons ever since Petco Park opened in 2004, posting records of 87-75, 82-80, 88-74, and 89-74, while winning the NL West crown in 2005 & 2006.
- Author Nelson Papucci wrote "The San Diego Padres, 1969-2002: A Complete History". This was the first definitive history of the Padres as a major league franchise.
- One of the bricks at the center plaza of Petco Park was secretly purchased by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an animal rights organization that has protested the breeding and purchasing of the animals sold at Petco stores. "Animal liberation" redirects here for other uses see Animal liberation (disambiguation. The brick reads, "Break out your cold ones. Toast the Padres. Enjoy this champion organization. " The first letter of each word is really an acrostic urging people to boycott the stores. An acrostic (from the late Greek akróstichon, from ákros, "top" and stíchos, "verse" is a Poem or other Writing A boycott is a form of Consumer activism involving the act of voluntarily abstaining from using buying or dealing with someone or some other organization as an expression of
- The Padres are one of just three teams to have never had a player hit for the cycle, an unusual feat for an organization which has existed since 1969. In Baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a Home run in the same game though not necessarily
- Recruits from the nearby Marine Corps Recruit Depot often visit the games en masse, in uniform, often filling entire sections in the upper deck. When they are present, the team commemorates this with a special Fourth Inning Stretch featuring the Marine Hymn. This is part of an extensive military outreach program, which also includes a Military Appreciation Night game, special cameoflage uniforms worn on Military Appreciation Night and holidays, and game tapes mailed to deployed United States Navy ships of the Pacific Fleet for onboard viewing (a large portion of the Pacific Fleet is homeported in San Diego).
Logos and colors
The San Diego Padres have used six different logos and three different color combinations throughout their history. Their first logo depicts a friar swinging a bat with Padres written at the top while standing in a sun-like figure with San Diego Padres on the exterior of it. The "Swinging Friar" has popped up on the uniform on and off ever since (he is currently on the left sleeve of the jersey), and is currently the mascot of the team. The term mascot – defined as a term for any person animal or object thought to bring Luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common The original team colors were the brown and yellow of the original logo (pictured below).
In 1985, the Padres switched to using a script-like logo in which Padres was written sloped up. That would later become a script logo for the Padres.
In 1989, the Padres took the scripted Padres logo that was used from 1985-1988 and put it in a tan ring that read "San Diego Baseball Club" with a striped center. In 1991, the logo was changed to a silver ring with the Padres script changed from brown to blue. The logo only lasted one year, as the Padres changed their logo for the third time in three years, again by switching colors of the ring. The logo became a white ring with fewer stripes in the center and a darker blue Padres script with orange shadows. In 1992, the team's colors were also changed, to a combination of orange and navy blue.
The logo was completely changed when the team changed stadiums between the 2003 and 2004 seasons, as the logo now looks like home plate at a baseball field with San Diego written in gold font at the top right corner and the Padres new script written completely across the center. Waves finish the bottom of the plate. Navy remains but a sandy beige replaces orange as a secondary color. The team's colors were also changed, to navy blue and sand brown.
In 2008 during every Sunday home game, the Padres will wear a camouflage uniform in honor of the military. They also wear these uniforms on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
Vintage logo gallery
 The original "Swinging Friar" logo, in use from the team's inception in 1969 through their first National League pennant winning season in 1984. |
 1992 through 2003. Same as the previous but the ring is now white. |
Season records
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses
| Season | W | L | Finish | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 110 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 63 | 99 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 61 | 100 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 58 | 95 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 60 | 102 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 60 | 102 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 71 | 91 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 73 | 89 | 5th in NL West | -- | |
| 69 | 93 | 5th in NL West | -- | |
| 84 | 78 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 69 | 93 | 5th in NL West | -- | |
| 73 | 89 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 41 | 69 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 81 | 81 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 81 | 81 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 92 | 70 | 1st in NL West | Won NLCS vs Chicago Cubs (3-2) Lost World Series vs Detroit Tigers (1-4) |
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| 83 | 79 | 3rd in NL West | -- | |
| 74 | 88 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 65 | 97 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 83 | 78 | 3rd in NL West | -- | |
| 89 | 73 | 2nd in NL West | -- | |
| 75 | 87 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 84 | 78 | 3rd in NL West | -- | |
| 82 | 80 | 3rd in NL West | -- | |
| 61 | 101 | 6th in NL West | -- | |
| 47 | 70 | 4th in NL West | No Postseason Due To Player's Strike | |
| 70 | 74 | 3rd in NL West | -- | |
| 91 | 71 | 1st in NL West | Lost NLDS vs St. Louis Cardinals (0-3) | |
| 76 | 86 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 98 | 64 | 1st in NL West | Won NLDS vs Houston Astros (3-1) Won NLCS vs Atlanta Braves (4-2) Lost World Series vs New York Yankees (0-4) |
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| 74 | 88 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 76 | 86 | 5th in NL West | -- | |
| 79 | 83 | 4th in NL West | -- | |
| 66 | 96 | 5th in NL West | -- | |
| 64 | 98 | 5th in NL West | -- | |
| 87 | 75 | 3rd in NL West | -- | |
| 82 | 80 | 1st in NL West | Lost NLDS vs St. Louis Cardinals (0-3) | |
| 88 | 74 | 1st in NL West | Lost NLDS vs St. Louis Cardinals (1-3) | |
| 89 | 74 | 3rd in NL West | ||
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2008†
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23 | 34 | 4th in NL West | |
| Totals (without 2008) | 2881 | 3327 | 5 Postseason Appearances | |
| Playoffs | 12 | 22 | 5 Division Titles, 2 League Pennants | |
| Playoff Series | 3 | 5 | 0 World Series Championships | |
† In Progress As of June 1, 2008
Quick facts
- Founded: 1969 (National League expansion)
- Current uniform colors: Dark blue, Sand, and White
- Logo design: White interlocking 'S' and 'D'
- Most Famous Player: Tony Gwynn
- TV Play by Play: Mark Grant, Matt Vasgersian, Steve Quis (When Vasgersian is on duty with FOX Sports) Tony Gwynn (Occasionally)
- Team motto: 2008:"Are You In?"
- Nicknames: The Friars, the "Pads" (pronounced as "Pods"), Say May Kids (named from 2 consecutive amazing runs in May during the 2005 & 2006 seasons; nickname by Matt Vasgersian). Offseason Expansion Draft The MLB Expansion Draft was held on October 14 1968 Transactions December 3 1968 Ed Spiezio was traded by the St Offseason Regular season On June 12 1970 Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres Offseason November 30 1970 Bill Laxton was drafted by the Padres from the Philadelphia Phillies in the Rule 5 draft. Offseason Regular season Transactions May 17 1972 Curt Blefary was traded by the Oakland Athletics with a player to be named later and Mike Offseason December 27 1972 Curt Blefary was released by the Padres The 1974 San Diego Padres season was the 6th in franchise history The 1975 San Diego Padres season was the 7th in franchise history Offseason Regular season Notable Transactions May 29 1976 Diego Segui was signed as a Free agent by the Padres Offseason October 22 1976 Diego Segui was purchased from the Padres by the Seattle Mariners. Offseason November 29 1977 Oscar Gamble was signed as a free agent by the Padres Offseason October 25 1978 Oscar Gamble, Dave Roberts and $300000 were traded by the Padres to the Texas Rangers for Mike Hargrove Offseason October 3 1979 Mickey Lolich was released by the Padres Offseason December 8 1980 Rollie Fingers, Bob Shirley, Gene Tenace and a player to be named later were traded by the Padres to the Offseason December 10 1981 Ozzie Smith, Steve Mura and a player to be named later were traded by the Padres to the St Offseason November 3 1982 Dave Edwards was released by the Padres Offseason October 21 1983 Sandy Alomar Jr was signed by the Padres as an amateur free agent The National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs from October 2 to October The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The 1984 World Series began on October 9 and ended on October 14. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Offseason December 3 1984 Doug Gwosdz was drafted from the Padres by the San Francisco Giants in the 1984 Rule 5 draft. Offseason Regular season September 20 1986 Tony Gwynn became the 5th player since 1900 to steal 5 bases in one game The 1987 San Diego Padres season was the 19th in franchise history The 1988 season was the 20th season in Padres history Tony Gwynn set a National League record by having the lowest batting average to win a batting title Offseason October 24 1988 Lance McCullers, Jimmy Jones, and Stan Jefferson were traded by the Padres to the New York Yankees Offseason December 6 1989 Fred Lynn was signed as a free agent by the Padres Offseason December 12 1990 Scott Coolbaugh was traded by the Texas Rangers to the San Diego Padres for Mark Parent Offseason November 20 1991 Derek Lilliquist was selected off waivers from the Padres by the Cleveland Indians. Offseason October 8 1992 Phil Stephenson was released by the Padres The 1994 San Diego Padres season was the 26th season in franchise history Offseason November 3 1994 Rico Rossy was signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres Offseason October 28 1995 Rico Rossy was signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres The 1996 National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1996 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 1 The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Offseason Regular season Transactions June 13 1997 Fernando Valenzuela was traded by the San Diego Padres with Scott Livingstone and Phil Offseason December 15 1997 Derrek Lee was traded by the San Diego Padres with Steve Hoff (minors and Rafael Medina to the Florida Marlins for Kevin Brown The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1998 National League playoffs began on Tuesday September 29, and ended The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The National League Championship Series, to determine the champion of Major League Baseball 's National League, was played from October 7 to The 1998 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the San Diego Padres. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Offseason November 13 1998 John Vander Wal was signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres Offseason December 22 1999 Bret Boone was traded by the Atlanta Braves with Ryan Klesko and Jason Shiell to the San Diego Padres for Wally Joyner Reggie Offseason January 12 2001 Heathcliff Slocumb was released by the San Diego Padres Offseason December 27 2001 Alan Embree was signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres Offseason November 19 2002 Jesse Orosco signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres The 2004 San Diego Padres season saw the club finish with a record of 87-75 the fifth most wins in franchise history Offseason December 22 2004 Mark Sweeney was signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2005 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 4, and ended on The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The 2006 San Diego Padres season captured their second consecutive National League West crown with a record of 88-74 and for the first time in franchise history back-to-back postseason The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2006 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The San Diego Padres ' 2007 season began with the Padres' attempt to win a 3rd consecutive NL West title The San Diego Padres ' 2008 season is a season in American Baseball. PETCO Park is an open-air Stadium in downtown San Diego, California. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Mark "Mud" Grant (born October 24, 1963) is a former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher and is the current Color commentator Matt Vasgersian (born 1968) is an American Sportscaster and Television host, known for his versatility and Humor. See also Fox Sports (Australia and Fox Sports Net. Fox Sports is a division of the Fox Broadcasting Company (part of Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and
- Playoff appearances (5): 1984, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2006
- World Series Appearances (2): 1984, 1998
- Closest to World Series Title: (1984) Won Game 2 of World Series vs. Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Lost the series 4 games to 1. (In the 1998 World Series, the Padres were swept by the New York Yankees). The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
- Most Winning Season: (1998) 98-64
- Most Losing Season: (1969) 52-110
- Local Television: Channel 4 San Diego (4SD)
- Local Radio: 1090 AM / 105. Channel 4 San Diego (or 4SD also known as Channel 4 Padres is a local origination cable channel based in San Diego California, United States, and is owned 7 FM XX Sports Radio (pronounced "Double X"), La Poderosa 860 AM (en español). XEPRS-AM, known as XX 1090 (formerly XX Sports Radio) is an American -operated sports talk radio station targeting English-speaking listeners in San Diego XEMO or La Poderosa 860 AM is a Spanish language radio station that has antennas in Tijuana, but on a clear day the signal can be heard as far away as
- Spring Training Facility: Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ
- Rivals: Los Angeles Dodgers (Division), San Francisco Giants (Division), Arizona Diamondbacks (Division), Colorado Rockies (Division), St. Louis Cardinals (Post-Season), Seattle Mariners (Interleague)
Baseball Hall of Famers
Players inducted as a Padre in bold. Peoria Sports Complex is a Baseball field located in Peoria, Arizona. Peoria is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a small portion in Yavapai County. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States.
- 44 Willie McCovey, 1B, 1974-1976. Willie Lee McCovey (born January 10 1938 in) nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former Major League Baseball Inducted 1986.
- 36 Gaylord Perry, P, 1978-1979. Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Inducted 1991.
- 34 Rollie Fingers, P, 1977-1980. Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946, in Steubenville Ohio) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Inducted 1992.
- 31 Dave Winfield, OF, 1973-1980. David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball Inducted 2001.
- 1 Ozzie Smith, SS, 1978-1981. Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith (born December 26) is a retired American professional Baseball player who played Shortstop for Major League Baseball Inducted 2003.
- 19 Tony Gwynn, RF, 1982-2001. Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Inducted 2007.
- 23 Dick Williams, Manager, 1982-1985. Richard Hirschfeld Williams (born May 7 1929 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Left fielder, Third baseman, manager, coach and Inducted 2008.
- 54 Rich "Goose" Gossage, P, 1984-1987. Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5 1951 in Colorado Springs Colorado) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Inducted 2008.
Gwynn, Winfield, Fingers, Gossage, Randy Jones, and Graig Nettles (3B, 1984-1987) are also members of the San Diego Hall of Champions, which is open to athletes native to the San Diego area (such as Gwynn and Nettles) as well as to those who played for San Diego teams. Graig Nettles (born August 20, 1944, in San Diego California) (nicknamed Puff) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman
Retired numbers
- 6 Steve Garvey, 1B, 1983-1987. Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California Retired 1989.
- 19 Tony Gwynn, OF, 1982-2001. Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Retired 9/4/2004.
- 31 Dave Winfield, OF, 1973-1980. David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball Retired 4/14/2001.
- 35 Randy Jones, P, 1973-1980. Randall Leo Jones (born January 12 1950 in Fullerton California) nicknamed "Junkman" is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major Retired 1997.
- 42 Jackie Robinson, retired throughout all Major League Baseball on 4/15/1997. Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
These numbers are displayed as freestanding numbers mounted in numerical order across the top of the batter's eye wall in center field at PETCO Park. The batter's eye (short for batter's eye screen) is a solid-colored usually dark area beyond the center field wall of a baseball stadium that is the visual The Padres also have a star on the wall in honor of broadcaster Jerry Coleman, for his trademark line "You can hang a star on that one!" Along with the star they have RAK for former owner Ray Kroc. Gerald Francis "Jerry" Coleman (born September 14, 1924) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman and currently a Play-by-play Raymond Albert Kroc ( October 5, 1902 - January 14, 1984) took over the then small-scale McDonald's Corporation franchise in 1954 and (The star and RAK are in gold paint on the front of the navy blue press boxes behind home plate on the second deck, accompanied by the relevant names in white. )
During the 2004 season, only four of the five numbers were displayed (Tony Gwynn's #19 was not yet officially retired until late in the season, and was added over the following winter. )
Team Hall of Fame
People inducted into the San Diego Padres Team Hall of Fame which was founded in 1999.
- Buzzie Bavasi, Team President, 1969-1977. Emil Joseph "Buzzie" Bavasi buh-VAY-zee ( December 12 1914 - May 1 2008) was an American executive in Major League Inducted 2001.
- Nate Colbert, 1B, 1969-1974. Nathan Colbert Jr (born April 9, 1946 in St Louis Missouri) was a first baseman with the Houston Astros (1966 1968 San Diego Padres Inducted 1999.
- Jerry Coleman, Manager, 1980, Announcer, 1972-1979, 1981-present. Gerald Francis "Jerry" Coleman (born September 14, 1924) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman and currently a Play-by-play Inducted 2001.
- Tony Gwynn, OF, 1982-2002. Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Inducted 2002.
- Randy Jones, P, 1973-1980. Randy Jones may refer to Randy Jones (baseball, baseball pitcher Randy Jones (singer, member of the Village People Inducted 1999.
- Ray Kroc, Owner, 1974-1984. Raymond Albert Kroc ( October 5, 1902 - January 14, 1984) took over the then small-scale McDonald's Corporation franchise in 1954 and Inducted 1999.
- Dave Winfield, OF, 1973-1980. David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball Inducted 2000.
- Austin Russell, 3B, 2007-2008. Inducted 2008.
Current roster
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Championships
| National League Champions | ||
| Preceded by: Florida Marlins |
1998 | Succeeded by: Atlanta Braves |
| Preceded by: Philadelphia Phillies |
1984 | Succeeded by: St. Louis Cardinals |
| National League Western Division Champions | ||
| Preceded by: Los Angeles Dodgers |
2005 & 2006 | Succeeded by: Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Preceded by: San Francisco Giants |
1998 | Succeeded by: Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Preceded by: Los Angeles Dodgers |
1996 | Succeeded by: San Francisco Giants |
| Preceded by: Los Angeles Dodgers |
1984 | Succeeded by: Los Angeles Dodgers |
Minor league affiliations
- AAA: Portland Beavers, Pacific Coast League
- AA: San Antonio Missions, Texas League
- Advanced A: Lake Elsinore Storm, California League
- A: Fort Wayne Wizards, Midwest League
- Short A: Eugene Emeralds, Northwest League
- Rookie: AZL Padres, Arizona League
- Rookie: VSL Padres, Venezuelan Summer League
Radio and television
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Randall Christopher Wolf (born August 22, 1976 in Canoga Park, California) is a left handed Pitcher who plays for the Jon Michael Adams (born on July 29, 1978 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a right-handed Relief pitcher in Major Heath Justin Bell (born September 29, 1977 in Oceanside, California) is a right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Bryan Scott Corey (born October 21, 1973 in Thousand Oaks California) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Relief pitcher Jose Carlos Guevara (born March 18, 1982 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the San Diego Padres. 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Khalil Thabit Greene (born October 21, 1979 in Butler Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Shortstop who plays for the Kevin Kouzmanoff (born July 25, 1981 in Newport Beach California) known as " Kooooz "" The Crushin' Russian " (despite Craig Leo Stansberry (born March 8, 1982 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Joseph Diego "Jody" Gerut (born September 18, 1977 in Elmhurst, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Brian Stephen Giles (pronounced JYLES (born January 20, 1971 in El Cajon, California) is an American Major League Baseball Scott Alexander Hairston (born May 25, 1980 in Fort Worth Texas) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Justin Patrick Huber (ˈhʲubɚ born July 1, 1982 in Melbourne Australia) is an Outfielder currently playing in Major League Baseball Paul M McAnulty (born February 24, 1981 in Oxnard, California) is a Baseball Outfielder who plays in the San Kevin Cameron (born December 15, 1979, in Joliet Illinois) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher in the San Diego Padres Aaron Shawn Estes (born February 18, 1973 in San Bernardino California) is a free agent Major League Baseball Pitcher. Clayton Allen Hensley is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (ˈpʰiːvi born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama) is a Cy Young Award -winning Starting Joseph "Joe" Thatcher (born October 4, 1981 in Kokomo Indiana is Major League Baseball Pitcher for the San Diego Joshua David Bard (born March 30, 1978 in Ithaca, New York) is a Catcher in Major League Baseball who is currently Kristopher Colt Morton (born April 10, 1982 in Fort Lauderdale Florida) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the San Diego is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Brian Shawn Myrow (born September 4, 1976 in Fort Worth Texas) is a Major League Baseball player for the San Diego Padres. 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Frick Award winner, former Yankee second baseman and Padres manager, and Ted Leitner take turns on the play-by-play. Gerald Francis "Jerry" Coleman (born September 14, 1924) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman and currently a Play-by-play The Ford C Frick Award is an award bestowed annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a Broadcaster for "major contributions The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Ted Leitner is a former KFMB News 8 sportscaster and former longtime radioman of 760 KFMB as sportscaster for the San Diego Chargers. Andy Masur will fill in when Coleman is not available. Andy Masur (born 1967 is an American sportscaster with the San Diego Padres on XX Sports Radio (1090 AM and 105 The games are also broadcast in Spanish on XEMO, "La Poderosa 860 AM. 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Padres' games are shown mostly on 4SD, a cable-only network controlled by Cox Communications. Channel 4 San Diego (or 4SD also known as Channel 4 Padres is a local origination cable channel based in San Diego California, United States, and is owned Matt Vasgersian is the play-by-play announcer and Mark Grant is the color commentator. Matt Vasgersian (born 1968) is an American Sportscaster and Television host, known for his versatility and Humor. Play-by-play, in Broadcasting, is a North American term and means the reporting of a Sporting event with a Voiceover describing the details of the action Mark "Mud" Grant (born October 24, 1963) is a former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher and is the current Color commentator A color commentator, sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the Broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the Play-by-play In 2006, the booth played host to a controversial guest appearance by Rick Sutcliffe, who had been Davis' predecessor before joining ESPN. Richard Lee Sutcliffe (born June 21, 1956 in Independence Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball starting Pitcher and current ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to Sutcliffe appeared to be drunk and discussed topics other than baseball, even when Vasgersian tried to redirect the subject. After the appearance, ESPN suspended Sutcliffe for a week.
Spanish language telecasts of Sunday games are seen XHAS-TV channel 33. XHAS (Channel 33 commonly identified on the air as "XHAS" and "Telemundo 33" is the Telemundo -affiliated television station licensed to Tijuana Until September 2007, Friday and Saturday Spanish games were seen on KBOP-CA channel 43, until that station changed to an all-infomercial format. KBOP-CA is a low-power Class A Television station in San Diego California, broadcasting locally in analog on UHF channel 43 This makes XHAS the only over-the-air-television station carrying Padres baseball. English-language Padres over-the-air broadcasts aired over the years on XETV, KUSI, KFMB-TV and KSWB. XETV, channel 6 is a television station licensed to Tijuana Baja California, Mexico, serving as the CW Television Network affiliate for the KUSI-TV (Channel 51 is an independent Television station based in San Diego California. KFMB-TV is the local CBS television affiliate of San Diego Its transmitter is located atop Mount Soledad above La Jolla California. KSWB-TV, channel 69 is the Fox -affiliated Television station for San Diego California.
See also
- Padres statistical records and milestone achievements
- Managers and ownership of the San Diego Padres
- Active MLB playoff appearance streaks
- San Diego Sports Curse
- 2008 San Diego Padres season
Education/MBA program
- The San Diego Padres are the sponsors of and heavily involved in most aspects of the Sports Business Management MBA degree program offered in conjunction with San Diego State University's College of Business Administration. Single Season Records (through 2005 Batting Batting average Tony Gwynn,. San Diego Padres General Managers Eddie Leishman 1969-72 Peter Bavasi 1972-76 Bob Fontaine 1977-80 The following is a list of Major League Baseball teams with the most consecutive (active seasons appearing in the playoffs The San Diego Sports Curse is a Superstition cited for the city of San Diego 's inability to claim a modern major league sports championship in the United States The San Diego Padres ' 2008 season is a season in American Baseball. History Established on March 13 1897 San Diego State University first began as the San Diego Normal School intended to educate local future female elementary school teachers San Diego State University College of Business Administration is recognized as one of the best Business Schools in the United States
References
- ^ Baseball-reference.com San Diego Padres 1984
- ^ Baseball-Reference.com 1984 NLCS
- ^ Baseball-reference.com Detroit Tigers 1984 season
- ^ Baseball-reference.com 1984 World Series stats
- ^ Baseball-reference.com San Diego Padres 1998 season stats
- ^ Baseball-reference.com 1998 NLDS stats
- ^ Baseball-reference.com 1998 NLDS
- ^ Baseball-reference.com New York Yankees 1998 season stats
- ^ Baseball-reference.com 1998 World Series
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