The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They are in the Western Division of the National League. The San Diego Padres took their name from the Pacific Coast League team that came to San Diego in 1935, but it was not until 1969 that they joined Major League Baseball.

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History
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They are
in the Western Division of the National League. The San Diego Padres took their name from the
Pacific Coast League team that came to San Diego in 1935, but it was not until 1969 that they
joined Major League Baseball.
The San Diego Padres did not have a successful start to their career - finishing in last place in
their first six seasons. It was not until 1978 that hope was brought to the residents of San Diego
by the team. Ozzie Smith was picked by the team as shortstop and he revolutionized the way
the position was played on the field. That year the all-star game was hosted by the Padres and
was won by the National League. Key player Steve Garvey was soon to become a prominent
player for the Padres.
The San Diego Padres won their first pennant in 1984. After this win, the Padres returned to
their old form. In 1985 they came close to winning another pennant, but luck was not on their
side as they collapsed at the end of the season. Although they did not win anything as a team,
individual players still shone through and they managed to field seven of the All-Stars.

2. In 1994 the position of team president was given to Larry Lucchino. Bruce Bochy, a former
Padres catcher, was hired as club manager. This combination seemed to be what the Padres
were looking for as they won the NL West that season.
In 2004 the team finished third in the NL West, with a decent 87-75 record and in 2005 they
managed to win the Western Division Championship, with the lowest winning percentage,
82-80.
Founded: 1969 (National League expansion)
Home ballpark: PETCO Park (2004)
Former home ballpark: Qualcomm Stadium (formerly Jack Murphy Stadium) (1969-2003)
Uniform colors: Navy blue, Orange, and White
Logo design: (New for 2004) Gold "SAN DIEGO" in small capitals and large, stylized white
"Padres" superimposed over an outline of home plate; blue background with wave design in
bottom half of home plate. Old logo (blue "PADRES" superimposed over a circle containing the
words "San Diego Baseball Club") is shown at right.
Wild Card titles won (0): none
Division titles won (3): 1984, 1996, and 1998
National League pennants won (2): 1984, 1998
World Series championships won (0): none
Baseball Hall of Famers
Rollie Fingers
Willie McCovey
Gaylord Perry
Ozzie Smith
Dave Winfield
Active Roster

3. Pitchers:
Mike Adams
Heath Bell
Cesar Carrillo
Kevin Correia
Ernesto Frieri
Sean Gallagher
Jon Garland
Radhames Liz
Edward Mujica
Steve Garrison
Luke Gregerson
Craig Italiano
Mat Latos
Wade LeBlanc
Luis Perdomo
Aaron Poreda
Cesar Ramos
Clayton Richard
Adam Russell
Tim Stauffer
Joe Thatcher
Ryan Webb
Chris Young
Catchers:

4. Nick Hundley
Dusty Ryan
Yorvit Torrealba
Infielders:
Matt Antonelli
Everth Cabrera
David Eckstein
Adrian Gonzalez
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Chase Headley
Oscar Salazar
Outfielders
Kyle Blanks
Scott Hairston
Luis Durango
Tony Gwynn
Aaron Cunningham
Chad Huffman
Will Venable