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McGriff hit .278/.396/.474 for San Diego in 1991. He made his first All-Star appearance the following year and led the NL in home runs in 1992, three years after accomplishing the same feat in the AL. Unfortunately, McGriff was only a Padre for three years.
In 1975 Jones won 20 games and led the National League with a 2.24 ERA, earning The Sporting NewsĀ Comeback Player of the Year Award. His best season was inĀ 1976,Ā when he went 22ā14 with a 2.74 ERA, started theĀ All-Star Game, won theĀ National LeagueĀ Cy Young Award, and was namedĀ The Sporting NewsĀ NL Pitcher of the Year. He was selected as the left-handed pitcher on The Sporting News NL All-Star Teams after the 1975 and 1976 seasons. At the All-Star break in JulyĀ 1976, Jones’ record was 16ā3,Ā a win total that no one has equaled since.
Jones established the Major League season record for most chances accepted by a pitcher without an error (112 in 1976), tied ML pitchers records for highest season fielding percentage (1.000, 1976) and most assists in an inning (3, 9/28/75 ā 3rd inning), and tied the NL pitchers season record for the most double plays with 12 in 1976.
Jones owns the distinction of recording aĀ saveĀ for the NL in theĀ 1975 All-Star GameĀ and being the starting and winning pitcher the next year. During his last start of the 1976 season, he injured a nerve in his pitching arm that required exploratory surgery, and he was never quite able to regain his Cy Young form.
Santiago initially made an impression with his offensive statistics; he soon became known for his defensive prowess, most notably for his strong throwing arm; Santiago was known for his ability to throw out would-be base stealers from a kneeling position.Ā InĀ 1988, he led National League catchers inĀ assists, and baserunnersĀ caught stealing with a 45% average when the league average was 30%.
While with the Padres, Peavy won the 2007 NL Cy Young Award after recording the Pitching Triple Crown. During his third year of major league experience in 2004, Peavy emerged as the Padres’ ace starting pitcher and one of the best pitchers in baseball. He compiled a 15ā6 record, struck out 173 in 166Ā innings, and ledĀ Major League BaseballĀ with a 2.27 ERA. He became the youngest pitcher to win an ERA title sinceĀ Dwight GoodenĀ in 1985.
Colbert’s .508 slugging percentage, 87 runs, 286 total bases, 38 home runs, 111 RBIs, 70 walks, 67 extra-base hits, 14 intentional walks, and 14.8 at-bats per home run helped him finish eighth in voting for the NL MVP in 1972. He finished second only to the Cincinnati Reds’Ā Johnny Bench (40) in home runs. His 111Ā run batted in (RBI) also set a record that still drives in the highest percentage of his team’s runs. Throughout his career with the Padres from 1969 toĀ 1974, he often was the only bright spot in an otherwise dismal San Diego lineup.
Caminiti had a career season inĀ 1996, leading the Padres to the playoffs, and again set new career highs, batting .326 with 40 home runs and 130 RBIs (which remains the Padres’ single-season RBI record). Despite playing most of 1996 with a torn right rotator cuff, his performance earned him his second All-Star Game appearance. He became the fifth player to be unanimously voted National League Most Valuable Player Award.
In his ten years with the Padres, he played in 1,286 games with 1,135 hits, 43 home runs, 427 RBIs, and a .252 batting average, with one Silver Slugger Award win and one All-Star Game appearance in 1985. He was named team captain of the Padres by manager Larry Bowa in 1987, serving as captain for four years.
Winfield developed into an All-Star player in San Diego, gradually increasing his power and hits totals. In 1977, he appeared in his first All-Star game at New York’s Yankee Stadium and burst into national stardom. In 1978, he was named Padre’s team captain, and in 1979, he batted .308 with 34 home runs and 118 RBI. He played one more season with the Padres before becoming a free agent.
Hoffman was the major leagues’ first player to reach the 500- and 600-save milestones and was the all-time saves leader from 2006 until 20In addition, 11. In addition, Hoffman was instrumental in the Padres 1998 National League Championship season.
Can there be any question who the Greatest Padre of all is? Gwynn was selected to the All-Star game 15 times, 5 Gold Gloves, 7-Silver Slugger, and an 8-time batting champion addition. In addition, Gwynn helped lead the Padre to the 1984 and 1998 World Series.
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