The
1999 San Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
finished fourth in the
National LeagueThe National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
West. They had lost several key players after their 1998 pennant-winning season, most notably pitching ace Kevin Brown.
Acquisitions
- November 13, 1998: John Vander Wal was signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres.
- November 17, 1998: Archi Cianfrocco was released by the San Diego Padres.
- February 2, 1999: Mark Sweeney was traded by the San Diego Padres with Greg Vaughn to the Cincinnati Reds for Damian Jackson, Reggie Sanders, and Josh Harris (minors).
- Starting pitcher Joey Hamilton
Johns Joseph "Joey" Hamilton is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played professionally for nine seasons, recording a 74–73 win–loss record, a 4.44 earned run average and 894 strikeouts. He attended Statesboro High School in Georgia...
traded to the Toronto 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 starting pitchers Woody WilliamsGregory Scott "Woody" Williams is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. He made his major league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on May 14, 1993.-Baseball career:...
and reliever Carlos AlmanzarCarlos Manuel Almanzar Girón is a Major League Baseball pitcher. He has pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and Texas Rangers...
Free agent losses
- Kevin Brown
- Ken Caminiti
Kenneth Gene Caminiti was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball and the 1996 National League Most Valuable Player. He was born in Hanford, California, and attended San Jose State University...
- Steve Finley
Steven Allen Finley is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.-Early life:Finley, who grew up in Paducah, Kentucky, attended Paducah Tilghman High School and Southern Illinois University, where he earned a degree in physiology and played for the baseball team from 1984–87.-College, Team USA,...
Regular season
The Padres played in the first game ever at Safeco Field on July 15, 1999. The Mariners lost to the Padres by a score of 3 to 2. It was the first park in Major League History to host an interleague game on its inaugural day.
Opening Day starters
- George Arias
- Andy Ashby
- Chris Gomez
- Tony Gwynn
- Wally Joyner
- Greg Myers
- Ruben Rivera
- Reggie Sanders
- Quilvio Veras
Notable transactions
- July 31, 1999: Jim Leyritz was traded by the San Diego Padres to the New York Yankees for Geraldo Padua (minors).
Roster
| 1999 San Diego Padres |
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Infielders |
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Outfielders |
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Manager
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Tony Gwynn’s 3000th Hit
- August 6, 1999: Tony Gwynn
Anthony 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...
of the San Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
got the 3,000th Hit of his career. After the hit, first base umpire Kerwin Danley personally congratulated Tony Gwynn after the hit because they were teammates at San Diego StateSan Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
. Gwynn had four singles in the game. Gwynn became the twenty-second member of the three-thousand hit club and accomplished the feat on his mother's birthday.
Line Score
August 6, Olympic Stadium, Montréal, Québec
| Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H |
E |
| San Diego |
4 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
12 |
17 |
3 |
| Montreal |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
9 |
3 |
W: Sterling Hitchcock L: Dan Smith SV: Trevor 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...
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HRs: Phil Nevin (6), Vladimir Guerrero (15), Chris Widger (23), Orlando Cabrera (7)
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| Attendance: 13,540 Time:3:18 |
Batting
| San Diego Padres |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
Montreal Expos |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
| Quilvio Veras, 2b |
5 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
Manny Martinez |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Carlos Reyes, p |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Guillermo Mota, p |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Trevor Hoffman, p |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Anthony Telford, p |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Tony Gwynn, lf |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
Wilton Guerrero, ph |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
| Ruben Rivera, pr-cf |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Michael Barrett, 3b |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| Reggie Sanders, lf-rf |
5 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
Rondell White, lf |
3 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Phil Nevin, 3b |
5 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Vladimir Guerrero, rf |
4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| Wally Joyner, 1b |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Chris Widger, c |
4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| Eric Owens, cf-lf |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Brad Fullmer, 1b |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Ben Davis |
5 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
Bobby Ayala |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Damian Jackson, ss |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
James Mouton, ph-cf |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| Damian Jackson, ss |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Orlando Cabrera, ss |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
| Damian Jackson, ss |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Mike Mordecai, 2b |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Sterling Hitchcock, p |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Orlando Merced, ph |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Will Cunnane, p |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Dan Smith |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| John Vander Wal, ph |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
J.D. Smart, p |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Dan Miceli, p |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Shane Andrews, 1b |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Dave Magadan, ph |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
NONE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Ed Giovanola, 2b |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
NONE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Totals |
42 |
12 |
17 |
9 |
Totals |
36 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
Pitching
| San Diego Padres |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
| Hitchcock, W |
6.0 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
5 |
| Cunnane |
1.0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Miceli |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reyes |
0.2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Hoffman, SV |
0.1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Totals |
9.0 |
9 |
10 |
7 |
1 |
6 |
| Montreal Expos |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
| Smith, L |
0.2 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
| J.D. Smart |
3.1 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
| Ayala |
3.0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| Mota |
1.2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
| Telford |
0.1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Totals |
9.0 |
15 |
12 |
11 |
3 |
7 |
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
| Pos |
Player |
G |
AB |
H |
Avg. |
HR |
RBI |
| C |
|
76 |
266 |
65 |
.244 |
5 |
30 |
| 1B |
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| 2B |
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| 3B |
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| SS |
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| LF |
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| CF |
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| RF |
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Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
| Player |
G |
AB |
H |
Avg. |
HR |
RBI |
| |
132 |
246 |
67 |
.272 |
6 |
41 |
| |
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Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
| Player |
G |
W |
L |
SV |
ERA |
SO |
| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
|
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| |
28 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7.47 |
30 |
| |
12 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3.86 |
3 |
Award winners
- Tony Gwynn
Anthony 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...
, Outfield, Roberto Clemente AwardThe Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It is named for Hall of Fame...
1999 Major League Baseball All-Star GameThe 1999 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 70th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball...
Farm system
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