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The San Diego Padres compete in Major League Baseball’s National League West division along with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants. The Padres began play in 1969 as an expansion team along with the Seattle Pilots, Kansas City Royals and Montreal Expos. The Padres have won two National League pennants, in 1984 and 1998. The Padres are the only Major League Baseball franchise not to share its city with another pro sports team (NFL, NHL or NBA).

The Padres have played their home games at Petco Park since 2004. Prior to that, they played at Qualcomm Stadium from 1969-2003. Their spring training home is the Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona, which they share with the Seattle Mariners. The Padres got their name from the Pacific Coast League team that played in San Diego beginning in 1936. The name refers to the Spanish Francisca friars who founded the city in 1769. The team is currently owned by Ron Fowler. Among the Padres greatest players include Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman, Randy Jones, Nate Colbert, Garry Templeton, Dave Roberts, David Wells, Goose Gossage, Steve Garvey and Dave Winfield.

San Diego Padres Players

Wally Joyner

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Wally Joyner played first base in the majors from 1986-2001 for the California/Anaheim Angeles, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves. He was named an All-Star in 1986.

Brad Ausmus

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Brad Ausmus is the current manager of the Los Angeles Angels. During his playing days, he was a three-time Gold Glove catcher who played from 1993-2010 primarily for San Diego, Houston and Detroit.

Trevor Hoffman

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Trevor Hoffman is a Hall of Fame relief pitcher who played 18 years from 1993 - 2010 primarily for the San Diego Padres. The seven-time All-Star retired as MLB's all-time leader in saves.

Goose Gossage

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Goose Gossage is a Hall of Fame reliever who pitched for 22 years in the majors from 1972-1994. Gossage pitched for nine teams, including the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres.

Rollie Fingers

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Considered one of the top relief pitchers in MLB history, Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers spent 17 seasons playing in the majors for the Oakland A's, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers.

Dave Dravecky

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One of the most inspirational speakers of our time, retired baseball player Dave Dravecky's story of perseverance and courage offers hope to those facing cancer and other challenges.

Andy Benes

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Andy Benes is a retired pitcher who spent 14 seasons playing in the majors for the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Eric Hosmer

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Eric Hosmer currently plays first base for the San Diego Padres. He previously played for the Kansas City Royals from 2011 - 2017 and won a won a World Series with the team in 2015.

Graig Nettles

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Graig Nettles is a retired MLB third baseman who spent 22 seasons in the majors. He is best remembered for his time wit the New York Yankees, where he won two World Series and was six times named an All-Star.

Steve Garvey

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Steve Garvey played first base for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres from 1969-1987. His career was highlighted by 10 All-Star Game appearances and a 1981 World Series title.

Jake Peavy

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Jake Peavy pitched in the Majors from 2002-15, winning two World Series - one with the San Francisco Giants and another with the Boston Red Sox - and won the 2007 Cy Young Award with the San Diego Padres.

Bruce Bochy

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Bruce Bochy served as manager of the San Francisco Giants from 2007-2019 during which time he won three World Series in 2010, 2012 and 2014. He retired as the Giants' all-time winningest manager.

Dave Winfield

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Dave Winfield is a Hall of Fame outfielder who spent 22 seasons in the major leagues. The 12-time All-Star is best remembered for his time with the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees.