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| + | ====== San Diego Padres ====== | ||
| + | ===== Franchise Establishment ===== | ||
| + | The San Diego Padres were established as an MLB team in 1969, named after the Spanish Franciscan friars who founded Mission San Diego de Alcalá [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Swinging Friar Mascot ===== | ||
| + | The Padres' | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== First Winning Season ===== | ||
| + | The Padres had their first winning season in 1978, led by pitcher Gaylord Perry, who won the Cy Young Award that year [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Two NL Pennants ===== | ||
| + | The Padres have won two National League pennants, in 1984 and 1998, but have yet to win a World Series [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Petco Park Opening ===== | ||
| + | The Padres began playing at Petco Park in 2004, a ballpark known for its view of the San Diego skyline and bay [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Western Metal Supply Building ===== | ||
| + | Petco Park uniquely incorporates the historic Western Metal Supply Co. building into its design, housing suites and restaurants [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Park at the Park ===== | ||
| + | Petco Park features "Park at the Park," a grassy area in center field ideal for families and picnics [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Craft Beer Capital ===== | ||
| + | Petco Park offers an extensive selection of craft beers, reflecting San Diego' | ||
| + | Diego Tourism Authority]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Tony Gwynn’s Legacy ===== | ||
| + | Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn spent his entire 20-year MLB career with the Padres, earning eight batting titles [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Randy Jones, Cy Young Award ===== | ||
| + | Randy Jones won the Cy Young Award in 1976 as a Padre, the team’s first to receive this honor [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Greg Vaughn’s Power ===== | ||
| + | Greg Vaughn hit 50 home runs in the 1998 season, a key contributor to the Padres' | ||
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| + | ===== 1998 World Series ===== | ||
| + | The Padres reached the World Series in 1998 but lost to the New York Yankees [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Trevor Hoffman Saves ===== | ||
| + | Trevor Hoffman was a dominant closer for the Padres, recording over 400 saves in his career [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Tony Gwynn’s 18th Season of .300+ AVG ===== | ||
| + | Gwynn set an NL record with 18 consecutive seasons batting over .300 [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Bruce Bochy Milestone ===== | ||
| + | Manager Bruce Bochy recorded his 500th career managerial win with the Padres [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== 2020 NL Wild Card Playoffs ===== | ||
| + | The Padres made the playoffs in the 2020 shortened season, losing in the Wild Card round [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== 2022 NLCS Appearance ===== | ||
| + | San Diego reached the NLCS in 2022, their deepest postseason run since 1998 [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Pre-Petco Playing Venues ===== | ||
| + | Before Petco, the Padres played at San Diego Stadium, later renamed Jack Murphy Stadium [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Retired Numbers ===== | ||
| + | Padres have retired numbers for Tony Gwynn (#19), Dave Winfield (#31), and Trevor Hoffman (#51) [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Swinging Friar Logo History ===== | ||
| + | Originally created as a minor-league mascot in 1958, the Swinging Friar is a nod to the city’s Franciscan heritage [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padre’s First Owner ===== | ||
| + | C. Arnholt Smith owned the Padres franchise in its first years in MLB [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Fan Favorite: Wil Myers ===== | ||
| + | Wil Myers won the 2013 AL Rookie of the Year and became one of the Padres’ biggest stars [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Historic Last Place to Playoff Team ===== | ||
| + | The Padres finished last multiple times in the early years but clinched playoff spots five times since 2005 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Padres Retail History ===== | ||
| + | The team’s first merchandise store opened in 1973 and popularized the Swinging Friar logo [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Multi-Sport City Branding ===== | ||
| + | The Padres’ colors—brown and gold—match San Diego’s identity and other teams’ themes [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Franchise Record Wins ===== | ||
| + | San Diego’s best regular-season record to date is 98 wins in 1998 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Young Talent Spotlight ===== | ||
| + | Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of the most exciting young stars in MLB history with the Padres [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Petco Park Craft Beer Scene ===== | ||
| + | The ballpark features over 70 craft beer varieties, highlighting local San Diego breweries [([[https:// | ||
| + | Diego Tourism Authority]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Petco Park Food Options ===== | ||
| + | Beyond traditional ballpark food, Petco offers sushi, Mexican cuisine, and local specialties [([[https:// | ||
| + | Diego Tourism Authority]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Petco’s Left Field Influence ===== | ||
| + | The Western Metal Supply building affects how balls land in fair territory in left field [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Game Attendance Pitch ===== | ||
| + | Family-friendly features make Petco one of MLB’s most popular parks for attendance [([[https:// | ||
| + | Diego Tourism Authority]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padres 2021 90-Win Season ===== | ||
| + | A club milestone, marking their return as competitive contenders [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Famous Padres Pitchers ===== | ||
| + | Gaylord Perry and Kevin Brown both won Cy Young awards while with San Diego [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padres Hall of Famers ===== | ||
| + | Aside from Gwynn, players like Rollie Fingers and Trevor Hoffman are also Hall of Famers [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padres Spring Training ===== | ||
| + | The team trains in Peoria, Arizona, at the Peoria Sports Complex [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padre Power in Hitters ===== | ||
| + | Tony Gwynn amassed 3,141 hits—all with San Diego [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Franchise Ownership Stability ===== | ||
| + | John Moores bought the Padres in 1994, steering them through two decades [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padres Media Presence ===== | ||
| + | Known for early adoption of digital broadcasts, Padres games reached broader audiences [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Unique Petco Park Orientation ===== | ||
| + | Petco is aligned so batters face north, limiting sun glare [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Fan Traditions ===== | ||
| + | Singing “God Bless America” in the 7th inning has been a popular Padres tradition [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Team Majors Debut ===== | ||
| + | Padres made the majors as part of MLB’s 1969 expansion [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Records ===== | ||
| + | Tatis set NL records for home runs by a shortstop and youngest player with multiple grand slams [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Petco Park’s Scenic Views ===== | ||
| + | The stadium offers views of San Diego Bay, Balboa Park, and downtown skyline [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padres Outreach ===== | ||
| + | The Padres Foundation supports youth baseball and local community programs [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Youth Talent Bridge ===== | ||
| + | Padres have consistently drafted and developed top prospects through the minor league system [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padres Winter Meetings ===== | ||
| + | The franchise actively participates in MLB winter meetings, shaping team roster [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Padres in Popular Culture ===== | ||
| + | The team's mascot and brand have appeared in movies and TV shows focusing on San Diego [([[https:// | ||
| + | Diego Tourism Authority]])] | ||
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