The San Diego Padres, founded in 1969, are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team competing in the National League’s West Division. Based in San Diego, California, the Padres play their home games at Petco Park. The team’s name, Spanish for “fathers,” honors the Spanish Franciscan friars who established Mission San Diego in 1769. Initially owned by C. Arnholt Smith, a San Diego businessman, the Padres’ ownership transitioned over the years. Peter Seidler took control in 2012, bringing a new era of ambition until his passing in 2023. Known for a strong fan base, the Padres are integral to San Diego sports culture.
Personal Information
Team Name: San Diego Padres
Founded: 1969 as an MLB expansion team
Location: San Diego, California
League: National League (NL) West Division
Home Stadium: Petco Park
Team Name Meaning: “Padres” (Spanish for “fathers”) refers to the Spanish Franciscan friars who founded Mission San Diego in 1769.
Original Owner: C. Arnholt Smith, a prominent San Diego businessman
Current Ownership: Owned by the estate of Peter Seidler (who led ownership from 2012 until his death in 2023)
Team Colors: Brown, gold, and white
Significant Achievements: Known for a passionate fan base and community support in San Diego
Player Stats
| Season |
Games Played (G) |
Wins (W) – Losses (L) |
Win-Loss % (W-L%) |
| 1969 |
162 |
52 – 110 |
.321 |
| 1974 |
162 |
60 – 102 |
.370 |
| 1984 |
162 |
92 – 70 |
.568 |
| 1989 |
162 |
89 – 73 |
.549 |
| 1996 |
162 |
91 – 71 |
.562 |
| 1998 |
162 |
98 – 64 |
.605 |
| 2004 |
162 |
87 – 75 |
.537 |
| 2006 |
162 |
88 – 74 |
.543 |
| 2010 |
162 |
90 – 72 |
.556 |
| 2020 |
60 |
37 – 23 |
.617 |
| 2022 |
162 |
89 – 73 |
.549 |
