1984 NL West Champions
San Diego's National League team since 1969.
The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 1984
- Manager
- Dick Williams
- Mvp candidate
- Tony Gwynn
- Division title
- NL West Champions
- Playoff result
- Won NLCS vs. St. Louis Cardinals (3-2)
- Key rivalry
- St. Louis Cardinals
Lore & Background
The Padres won their first NL pennant in 1984 under manager Dick Williams, losing to the Detroit Tigers in the 1984 World Series.
Reader's Guide
The Padres have won two NL pennants, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both years.
Did You Know?
- The Padres are the co-oldest team that has never won the World Series, along with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- As of 2025, the Padres have had 19 winning seasons in franchise history.
- Among the eight expansion teams of the 1960s, the Padres were the last to reach the postseason.
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