1993 San Diego Padres season
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Offseason
- October 8, 1992: Phil StephensonPhil StephensonPhillip Raymond Stephenson is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, from until .- Amateur career :...
was released by the Padres. - October 26, 1992: Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
was traded by the Padres to the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
for Wally WhitehurstWally WhitehurstWalter Richard Whitehurst is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from to with the New York Mets, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees...
, D. J. DozierD. J. DozierWilliam Henry "D.J." Dozier Jr. is a retired American National Football League running back and Major League Baseball outfielder. He played five seasons with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions from 1987 to 1991, and played one season with the MLB's New York Mets in 1992...
, and a player to be named later. The Mets completed the deal by sending Raul CasanovaRaul CasanovaRaul Casanova was a Major League Baseball catcher from 1996 to 2008 with the exception of 1999 and 2006.-Minor leagues:He was drafted 220th overall, in the eighth round of the draft by the New York Mets....
to the Padres on December 7. - November 20, 1992: Jarvis BrownJarvis BrownJarvis Ardel Brown was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles. He won the World Series with the Twins.-Career:...
was signed as a free agent by the Padres. - December 2, 1992: Bob GerenBob GerenRobert Peter Geren is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager. During a 5-year playing career, he played for the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres . He managed the Oakland Athletics from 2007 through 2011...
was signed as a free agent by the Padres. - December 9, 1992: José MeléndezJosé MeléndezJosé Luis Meléndez García is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1990 through 1994 for the Seattle Mariners , San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox...
was traded by the Padres to the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
for Phil PlantierPhil PlantierPhillip Alan Plantier is a former Major League Baseball player who played in the major leagues primarily as an outfielder from -. Plantier is most often remembered for his rookie season performance....
. - December 10, 1992: Jim Pena was traded by the San Francisco Giants to the San Diego Padres for Paul Faries.
- December 17, 1992: Roger Mason was traded by the New York Mets with Mike Freitas (minors) to the San Diego Padres for Mike Maddux.
- March 30, 1993: Darrin JacksonDarrin JacksonDarrin "D. J." Jay Jackson is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played 12 years for the Chicago Cubs , San Diego Padres , Toronto Blue Jays , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers...
was traded by the Padres to the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
for Derek Bell.
Opening Day starters
- Derek Bell
- Tony GwynnTony GwynnAnthony Keith "Tony" Gwynn, Sr. , nicknamed Mr. Padre and Captain Video, is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He is statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. He played his entire 20-year baseball career for the San Diego Padres...
- Greg Harris
- Fred McGriffFred McGriffFrederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both...
- Phil PlantierPhil PlantierPhillip Alan Plantier is a former Major League Baseball player who played in the major leagues primarily as an outfielder from -. Plantier is most often remembered for his rookie season performance....
- Gary SheffieldGary SheffieldGary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:...
- Craig ShipleyCraig ShipleyCraig Barry Shipley is an Australian-born executive in Major League Baseball. A former infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets , San Diego Padres , Houston Astros and Anaheim Angels , he played collegiately at the University of Alabama.He helped the Padres win the 1996...
- Tim TeufelTim TeufelTimothy Shawn Teufel is a former Major League Baseball second baseman, and currently the 3rd base coach for the New York Mets.Teufel was a member of the World Series champion New York Mets...
- Dan WaltersDan WaltersDaniel Gene "Dan" Walters was a Major League Baseball player. Walters played for the San Diego Padres in the 1992 and 1993 seasons. in 84 career games, He had 64 hits in 273 at-bats, with a .234 batting average....
Notable transactions
- June 1, 1993: Jeremy HernandezJeremy HernandezJeremy Stuart Hernandez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Hernandez, who is of Mexican descent, played in five seasons in the major leagues, from until . During that time, he pitched in 133 games, all in relief.-External links:...
was traded by the Padres to the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
for Fernando HernándezFernando Hernández (1990s pitcher)Fernando Hernández is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Hernández played for the Detroit Tigers in .-External links:*...
and Tracy Sanders (minors). - June 3, 1993: Derrek LeeDerrek LeeDerrek Leon Lee , or "D-Lee", is a Major League Baseball first baseman. Lee has played with the San Diego Padres , the Florida Marlins , Chicago Cubs , Atlanta Braves , Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates . He bats and throws right-handed.Lee was a World Series Champion with Florida in 2003,...
was drafted by the Padres in the 1st round (14th pick) of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft1993 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1993 Major League Baseball draft.-Compensation picks:-Other notable players:*Scott Rolen was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2nd round of the 1993 amateur draft....
. Player signed July 20, 1993. - June 23, 1993: Tim Scott was traded by the Padres to the Montreal ExposWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
for Archi CianfroccoArchi CianfroccoAngelo Dominic "Archi" Cianfrocco is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, mostly at first and third base, from 1992-1998....
. - June 24, 1993: Gary SheffieldGary SheffieldGary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:...
and Rich RodriguezRich Rodriguez (baseball)Richard Anthony Rodriguez , a graduate of Mountain View High School in the city of El Monte, California, is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from -....
were traded by the Padres to the Florida MarlinsFlorida MarlinsThe Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
for Trevor HoffmanTrevor HoffmanTrevor William Hoffman is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During his 18-year career from 1993 to 2010, he pitched for the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and the Milwaukee Brewers, spending years of his career with the Padres. A long-time closer, he is the Major...
, José MartínezJosé Martínez (pitcher)José Miguel Martínez Martínez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He appeared in four games for the San Diego Padres in .- References :...
, and Andres BerumenAndres BerumenAndres Berumen is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball in 1995-96 for the San Diego Padres....
. - July 3, 1993: Roger Mason was traded by the Padres to the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Tim MauserTim MauserTimothy Edward Mauser is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres.-Sources:...
. - July 10, 1993: Mark Davis was signed as a free agent by the Padres.
- July 18, 1993: Fred McGriffFred McGriffFrederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both...
was traded by the Padres to the Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for Melvin NievesMelvin NievesMelvin Nieves Ramos is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball from 1992 until 1998, and two seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball in 1999-2000...
, Donnie ElliottDonnie ElliottDonald Glenn Elliott is a former right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played from 1994 to 1995 for the San Diego Padres. He was 6'4" and he weighed 190 pounds....
, and Vince Moore (minors). - July 26, 1993: Bruce HurstBruce HurstBruce Vee Hurst is a former Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher. He is best remembered for his brilliant performance for the Boston Red Sox in the postseason. He was even named World Series M.V.P...
and Greg Harris were traded by the Padres to the Colorado RockiesColorado RockiesThe Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
for Brad AusmusBrad AusmusBradley David "Brad" Ausmus is a former All Star catcher in Major League Baseball, and currently a special assistant for the San Diego Padres....
, Doug BochtlerDoug BochtlerDouglas Eugene Bochtler is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball from -.-External links:...
and a player to be named later. The Rockies completed the deal by sending Andy AshbyAndy AshbyAndrew Jason Ashby is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies , Colorado Rockies , San Diego Padres , Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers...
to the Padres on July 27.
Roster
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Outfielders | Manager Coaches (third base) (bench) (first base) (hitting) |
Player stats
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Starters by position
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted InPos | Player | G | AB | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
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C | 71 | 181 | 17 | 40 | .221 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
1B | 83 | 302 | 52 | 83 | .275 | 18 | 46 | 4 | |
2B | 140 | 404 | 53 | 106 | .262 | 1 | 24 | 2 | |
3B | 68 | 258 | 34 | 76 | .295 | 10 | 36 | 5 | |
SS | 133 | 438 | 76 | 110 | .251 | 5 | 26 | 4 | |
LF | 138 | 462 | 67 | 111 | .240 | 34 | 100 | 4 | |
CF | 150 | 542 | 73 | 142 | .262 | 21 | 72 | 26 | |
RF | 122 | 489 | 70 | 175 | .358 | 7 | 59 | 14 |
Other batters
Player | G | AB | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
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84 | 279 | 27 | 68 | .244 | 11 | 47 | 2 | |
102 | 240 | 33 | 75 | .313 | 9 | 33 | 2 | |
105 | 230 | 25 | 54 | .235 | 4 | 22 | 12 | |
96 | 200 | 26 | 50 | .250 | 7 | 31 | 2 | |
88 | 177 | 19 | 46 | .260 | 5 | 32 | 2 | |
49 | 160 | 18 | 41 | .256 | 5 | 12 | 2 | |
58 | 145 | 8 | 31 | .214 | 3 | 6 | 0 | |
47 | 133 | 21 | 31 | .233 | 0 | 8 | 3 | |
57 | 121 | 9 | 26 | .215 | 1 | 11 | 4 | |
27 | 94 | 6 | 19 | .202 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
37 | 63 | 8 | 14 | .222 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
19 | 47 | 4 | 9 | .191 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
17 | 43 | 1 | 5 | .116 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Starting pitchers
Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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22 | 152 | 10 | 9 | 3.67 | 83 | |
21 | 105.2 | 4 | 7 | 3.83 | 57 | |
12 | 69 | 3 | 6 | 5.48 | 44 | |
10 | 48.1 | 0 | 3 | 5.21 | 14 | |
2 | 4.1 | 0 | 1 | 12.46 | 3 | |
Other pitchers
Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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18 | 46.1 | 3 | 3 | 4.47 | 22 | |
Relief pitchers
Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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39 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4.31 | 53 | |
35 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3.52 | 42 | |
34 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.24 | 39 | |
34 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.30 | 22 | |
28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.58 | 32 | |
24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.39 | 30 | |
21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.72 | 26 | |