Most Famous San Diego Padres Players

A deck by Celeste Iyer · 20 cards

The most renowned players ever to play for the San Diego Padres, ranked by Wikipedia reach.

Ian Kinsler

Ian Kinsler is a American baseball player and manager.

Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela is a Mexican-American baseball player (1960–2024).

Tony Gwynn

Tony Gwynn is a American Hall of Fame baseball right fielder; 1960-2014.

Adrián González

Adrián González is a Mexican-American baseball player.

Dave Winfield

Dave Winfield is a American baseball player.

Miguel Tejada

Miguel Tejada is a baseball player.

Ozzie Smith

Ozzie Smith is a American professional baseball player, shortstop.

Jason Heyward

Jason Alias Heyward, nicknamed "J-Hey", is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and San Diego Padres.

Anthony Rizzo

Anthony Vincent Rizzo is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons, primarily for the Chicago Cubs and was pivotal in the team's 2016 World Series victory. Rizzo is a 3-time All-Star, and is the recipient of a Silver Slugger Award, 4 Gold Glove Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. A survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma, Rizzo is also notable for his philanthropic endeavors, having started the Anthony Rizzo Foundation which partners with Lurie Children's Hospital. Rizzo won the Heart & Hustle Award in 2015.

Justin Upton

Justin Upton is a American baseball player.

Manny Machado

Manny Machado is a Dominican-American baseball player.

Xander Bogaerts

Xander Jan Bogaerts is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Netherlands national team in international competition.

Tadahito Iguchi

Tadahito Iguchi is a Japanese baseball player.

Juan Soto

Juan José Soto Pacheco is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. Soto is a six-time Silver Slugger Award winner and four-time All-Star.

Robinson Canó

Robinson Canó is a Dominican-American baseball player.

Rickey Henderson

Rickey Henderson is a American Hall of Fame baseball player (1958–2024).

Mike Piazza

Mike Piazza is a American baseball player.

Greg Maddux

Greg Maddux is a American baseball player.

Yu Darvish

Yu Darvish is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher.

Jason Bay

Jason Raymond Bay is a Canadian-American former professional baseball left fielder who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Initially drafted by the Montreal Expos, he played for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners.