List of San Diego Padres Opening Day starting pitchers explained

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. The Padres first played their home games at San Diego Stadium until 2004, when they moved into Petco Park.[1] The first game of the new baseball season for a team is played on Opening Day, and being named the Opening Day starter is an honor, which is often given to the player who is expected to lead the pitching staff that season,[2] though there are various strategic reasons why a team's best pitcher might not start on Opening Day.[3] The Padres have used 24 different Opening Day starting pitchers in their 42 seasons. The 24 starters have a combined Opening Day record of 15 wins, 14 losses and 13 no decisions. No decisions are only awarded to the starting pitcher if the game is won or lost after the starting pitcher has left the game.

The Padres' first Opening Day starting pitcher was Dick Selma, who received a win against the Houston Astros. Randy Jones, Eric Show and Jake Peavy tie the Padres' record for most Opening Day starts with four. Peavy has the most consecutive Opening Day starts with four (2006–2009). Jones and Andy Benes each have had three consecutive Opening Day starts. Benes has the most consecutive Opening Day losses with three from to .

Overall, the Padres' Opening Day starting pitchers have a record of eight wins and five losses at San Diego Stadium and two wins and one loss at Petco Park. Although the Padres were nominally the home team on Opening Day 1999, the game was played in Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. The Padres' Opening Day starting pitchers' combined home record is 11 wins and six losses, and their away record is four wins and eight losses. The Padres went on to play in the MLB post-season five times, winning the National League Championship Series (NLCS) in 1984 and 1998.[4] In those five seasons, the Opening Day starting pitchers had a combined record of three wins and 0 losses.

Key

SeasonEach year is linked to an article about that particular Padres season.
WWin
LLoss
ND (W)No decision by starting pitcher; Padres won game
ND (L)No decision by starting pitcher; Padres lost game
Final score (#)Game score with Padres runs listed first;
extra innings are in brackets
LocationStadium in bold for home game
Pitcher Number of appearances as Opening Day starter with the Padres
Advanced to the post-season
Won the National League Championship Series

Pitchers

SeasonPitcherDecisionFinal
score		OpponentLocationAttendanceRef.[5] [6]
1969WHouston AstrosSan Diego Stadium23,370[7]
1970WAtlanta BravesSan Diego Stadium25,125[8]
1971LSan Francisco GiantsSan Diego Stadium34,554[9]
1972WAtlanta BravesSan Diego Stadium16,655[10]
1973WLos Angeles DodgersSan Diego Stadium32,019[11]
1974LLos Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium31,566[12]
1975ND (L)San Francisco GiantsSan Diego Stadium17,670[13]
1976WAtlanta BravesSan Diego Stadium44,728[14]
1977LCincinnati RedsRiverfront Stadium51,937[15]
1978ND (W)San Francisco GiantsCandlestick Park36,131[16]
1979WLos Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium46,536[17]
1980WSan Francisco GiantsSan Diego Stadium29,535[18]
1981ND (W)San Francisco GiantsCandlestick Park54,520[19]
1982LAtlanta BravesJack Murphy Stadium30,188[20]
1983WSan Francisco GiantsCandlestick Park50,542[21]
1984WPittsburgh PiratesJack Murphy Stadium44,553[22]
1985ND (L)San Francisco GiantsCandlestick Park52,714[23]
1986LLos Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium49,444[24]
1987ND (L)San Francisco GiantsCandlestick Park52,020[25]
1988ND (L)Houston AstrosAstrodome39,906[26]
1989LSan Francisco GiantsJack Murphy Stadium52,763[27]
1990LLos Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium48,686[28]
1991ND (W)San Francisco GiantsJack Murphy Stadium48,089[29]
1992ND (W)Cincinnati RedsRiverfront Stadium55,356[30]
1993LPittsburgh PiratesThree Rivers Stadium44,103[31]
1994LAtlanta BravesJack Murphy Stadium42,251[32]
1995LHouston AstrosJack Murphy Stadium41,961[33]
1996ND (L)Chicago CubsWrigley Field38,734[34]
1997WNew York MetsJack Murphy Stadium43,005[35]
1998WCincinnati RedsCinergy Field54,578[36]
1999LColorado RockiesEstadio de Béisbol Monterrey27,104[37]
2000ND (L)New York MetsShea Stadium52,308[38]
2001LSan Francisco GiantsPacific Bell Park40,930[39]
2002ND (W)Arizona DiamondbacksChase Field47,025[40]
2003ND (L)San Francisco GiantsQualcomm Stadium61,707[41]
2004WLos Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium53,850[42]
2005ND (L)Colorado RockiesCoors Field47,661[43]
2006WSan Francisco GiantsPetco Park43,767[44]
2007WSan Francisco GiantsAT&T Park42,773[45]
2008WHouston AstrosPetco Park44,965[46]
2009LLos Angeles DodgersPetco Park45,496[47]
2010LArizona DiamondbacksChase Field49,192[48]
2011ND (W)St. Louis CardinalsBusch Stadium46,368[49]
2012LLos Angeles DodgersPetco Park42,941[50]
2013LNew York MetsCiti Field41,053[51]
2014ND (W)Los Angeles DodgersPetco Park45,567[52]
2015ND (L)Los Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium53,518[53]
2016LLos Angeles DodgersPetco Park44,317[54]
2017LLos Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium53,701[55]
2018ND (L)Milwaukee BrewersPetco Park44,659[56]
2019WSan Francisco GiantsPetco Park44,655[57]
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2021ND (W)Arizona DiamondbacksPetco Park10,350[59]
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2023LColorado RockiesPetco Park45,103[61]
2024ND (L)Los Angeles DodgersGocheok Sky Dome15,952[62]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Marcum tapped for Jays' Opening Day. Jordan. Bastian. MLB.com. March 22, 2010. September 26, 2010.
  3. Web site: Steve. Dilbeck. Dodgers may not start Clayton Kershaw in Sydney. Los Angeles Times. February 24, 2014. February 25, 2014.
  4. Web site: San Diego Padres History & Encyclopedia. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-11.
  5. Web site: San Diego Padres Opening Day Starters and Results. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-11.
  6. Web site: Padres Opening Day Lineups. MLB.com. 2008-10-11.
  7. Web site: Apr 8, 1969, Astros at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  8. Web site: Apr 7, 1970, Braves at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  9. Web site: Apr 6, 1971, Giants at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  10. Web site: Apr 15, 1972, Braves at Padres Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  11. Web site: Apr 6, 1973, Dodgers at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  12. Web site: Apr 5, 1974, Padres at Dodgers Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  13. Web site: Apr 10, 1975, Giants at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  14. Web site: Apr 9, 1976, Braves at Padres Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  15. Web site: Apr 6, 1977, Padres at Reds Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  16. Web site: Apr 7, 1978, Padres at Giants Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  17. Web site: Apr 5, 1979, Padres at Dodgers Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  18. Web site: Apr 10, 1980, Giants at Padres Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  19. Web site: Apr 9, 1981, Padres at Giants Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  20. Web site: Apr 6, 1982, Braves at Padres Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  21. Web site: Apr 5, 1983, Padres at Giants Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  22. Web site: Apr 3, 1984, Pirates at Padres Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  23. Web site: Apr 9, 1985, Padres at Giants Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  24. Web site: Apr 7, 1986, Padres at Dodgers Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  25. Web site: Apr 6, 1987, Padres at Giants Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  26. Web site: Apr 5, 1988, Padres at Astros Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  27. Web site: Apr 3, 1989, Giants at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  28. Web site: Apr 9, 1990, Padres at Dodgers Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  29. Web site: Apr 9, 1991, Giants at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  30. Web site: Apr 6, 1992, Padres at Reds Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  31. Web site: Apr 6, 1993, Padres at Pirates Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  32. Web site: Apr 4, 1994, Braves at Padres Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  33. Web site: Apr 26, 1995, Astros at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  34. Web site: Apr 1, 1996, Padres at Cubs Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  35. Web site: Apr 1, 1997, Mets at Padres Play by Play and Box Score . Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  36. Web site: Mar 31, 1998, Padres at Reds Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  37. Web site: Apr 4, 1999, Rockies at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  38. Web site: Apr 3, 2000, Padres at Mets Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  39. Web site: Apr 2, 2001, Padres at Giants Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  40. Web site: Apr 1, 2002, Padres at Diamondbacks Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  41. Web site: Mar 31, 2003, Giants at Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  42. Web site: Apr 5, 2004, Padres at Dodgers Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  43. Web site: Apr 4, 2005, Padres at Rockies Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  44. Web site: Apr 3, 2006, Giants at Padres Box Score and Play by Play. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  45. Web site: Apr 3, 2007, Padres at Giants Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2008-10-18.
  46. Web site: Peavy tallies RBIs, win. MLB.com. 2008-10-11.
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  48. Web site: Arizona 6, San Diego 3 . Yahoo!. 2010-04-06.
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  50. Web site: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres – Box Score – April 05, 2012 – ESPN. ESPN. 2012-04-06.
  51. Web site: New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres – Box Score – April 01, 2013 – ESPN. ESPN. May 23, 2013.
  52. Web site: March 30, 2014, Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2018-04-01.
  53. Web site: April 6, 2015, San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2018-04-01.
  54. Web site: April 4, 2016, Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2018-04-01.
  55. Web site: April 3, 2017, San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2018-04-01.
  56. Web site: March 29, 2018, Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2018-04-01.
  57. Web site: March 28, 2019, San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Play by Play and Box Score. Baseball-Reference.com. 2019-04-24.
  58. Web site: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres Box Score, July 24, 2020. 2020-11-23. Baseball-Reference.com. en.
  59. Web site: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres Box Score, April 1, 2021. Baseball Reference. April 10, 2021.
  60. Web site: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Box Score, April 7, 2022. Baseball Reference. May 29, 2022.
  61. Web site: Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres Box Score, March 30, 2023. Baseball Reference. March 30, 2023.
  62. Web site: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres Box Score, March 20, 2024. Baseball Reference. March 20, 2024.

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