Benito Santiago Rivera is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),most prominently as a member of the San Diego Padres. Considered the premier catcher in the National League (NL),he was a four-time Silver Slugger Award winner,a three-time Gold Glove Award winner,as well as a five-time All-Star. In 2015,Santiago was inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame.
George Arthur Foster is an American former professional baseball player and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1969 through 1986,most notably as an integral member of the Cincinnati Reds,with whom he won two World Series championships,in 1975 and 1976. He also played for the San Francisco Giants,New York Mets and the Chicago White Sox.
Matthew Derrick Williams,nicknamed "Matt the Bat" and "the Big Marine",is an American professional baseball manager and former third baseman who is the third base coach for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). A right-handed batter,Williams played in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants,Cleveland Indians,and Arizona Diamondbacks. He managed the Washington Nationals from 2014 to 2015,and was the third base coach for the San Diego Padres from 2022 to 2023.
Wallace Keith Joyner is an American former professional baseball player. He played for four major league teams during a 16-year career,most notably for the California Angels,for whom he was an All-Star. He was a member of the pennant-winning 1998 San Diego Padres.
Nathan Colbert Jr. was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1966 to 1976,most prominently as a member of the newly formed San Diego Padres,who joined the league as an expansion team in 1969. He was among the inaugural inductees into the Padres Hall of Fame.
John Christopher Brown was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball during the 1980s,most notably with the San Francisco Giants.
Walter Kevin McReynolds is an American former baseball player who was an outfielder with a 12-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 to 1994. A two-time All-America from the University of Arkansas,he played professionally for the San Diego Padres and New York Mets of the National League and the Kansas City Royals of the American League.
Michael Curtis Darr was a Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played from 1999 through 2001 for the San Diego Padres. He was the son of Mike Darr,Sr.,who pitched in one game for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1977. Darr batted left-handed but threw right-handed.
Adrián González Savín,also known by his nicknames "A-Gon" and "Titán",is a Mexican-American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,San Diego Padres,Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Mets.
Chase Jordan Headley is an American former professional baseball third baseman. A switch-hitter,Headley made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San Diego Padres in 2007,and also played for the New York Yankees.
Timothy Earl Flannery is a former Major League Baseball player who spent 11 seasons with the San Diego Padres,from 1979 to 1989. He was the third base coach of the San Francisco Giants from 2007 to 2014. He is the nephew of former Major League Baseball player Hal Smith.
The 1987 San Diego Padres season was the 19th in franchise history. Rookie catcher Benito Santiago hit in 34 straight games,and later won the NL Rookie of the Year Award. The Padres were the only team not to hit a grand slam in 1987.
Nicholas John Hundley is an American former professional baseball catcher and current front office executive. He is currently a special assistant to the general manager for the Texas Rangers. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Baltimore Orioles,Colorado Rockies,San Francisco Giants,and Oakland Athletics. He was drafted in 2005 by the Padres in the second round,and made his major-league debut in 2008.
William Bradford Myers is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays,San Diego Padres,and Cincinnati Reds.
Héctor Enrique Sánchez is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,Chicago White Sox,and San Diego Padres.
Austin Charles Hedges is an American professional baseball catcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres in 2015 and has also played for the Cleveland Indians/Guardians,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Texas Rangers.
Adam Lynn Duvall is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,Cincinnati Reds,Miami Marlins,Atlanta Braves,and Boston Red Sox. Duvall played college baseball at the University of Louisville. Duvall was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 11th round of the 2010 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2014. He was an All-Star in 2016.
Austin Kyle Nola is an American professional baseball catcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. He made his MLB debut in 2019 for the Mariners.
Fernando Gabriel Tatís Medina Jr.,nicknamed "El Niño" or "Bebo",is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop and right fielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB) he is currently playing winter baseball for the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican Professional Baseball League. He is the son of former MLB player Fernando Tatís Sr. Tatís Jr. made his MLB debut in 2019,won the Silver Slugger Award in 2020,and was named an All-Star in 2021,before missing the 2022 season due to injury and a PED suspension.
Calvin David Mitchell is an American professional baseball outfielder in the San Diego Padres organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
