Retiring a number is the highest honor a baseball franchise can give, a way of saying that no one who ever wears this uniform will need that number again because it already belongs to a legend. The San Diego Padres have reserved that tribute for two players who gave everything to this city and this team.
#19 - Tony Gwynn (retired September 4 2004) (Hall of Fame)
Tony Gwynn was simply the greatest hitter in San Diego Padres history, a player so devoted to the craft that he became one of the most respected players of his era. Over his career with the Padres he collected 3,141 hits and posted a lifetime batting average of .338, numbers that helped earn him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Padre, as fans lovingly called him, played his entire career in San Diego, and his number 19 was retired as a permanent thank-you from a city that adored him.
Career: 2,440 G · .338 AVG · 135 HR · 1,138 RBI · 3,141 H
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#51 - Trevor Hoffman (retired August 21 2011) (Hall of Fame)
Trevor Hoffman redefined what it meant to be a closer, and for nearly two decades he was the most reliable weapon in the Padres bullpen. He saved 601 games as a Padre and struck out 1,133 batters, building a legacy that eventually earned him his own spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. When the opening notes of "Hells Bells" echoed through Petco Park and Hoffman jogged in from the bullpen, Padres fans knew the game was all but over.
Career: 61-75 · 601 SV · 2.87 ERA · 1,133 K · 1,089 IP
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The Whole Lineup on One Plaque
Can't pick just one? The San Diego Padres All-Time Greats plaque brings the franchise legends together on a single piece.
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The Complete List of San Diego Padres Retired Numbers
Every number the San Diego Padres have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Steve Garvey | 1988 | 2,332 G · .294 AVG · 272 HR · 1,308 RBI · 2,599 H |
| #19 | Tony Gwynn (Hall of Fame) | 2004 | 2,440 G · .338 AVG · 135 HR · 1,138 RBI · 3,141 H |
| #31 | Dave Winfield (Hall of Fame) | 2001 | 2,973 G · .283 AVG · 465 HR · 1,833 RBI · 3,110 H |
| #35 | Randy Jones | 1997 | 100-123 · 3.42 ERA · 735 K · 1,933 IP |
| #42 | Jackie Robinson (Hall of Fame) | 1997 | 1,382 G · .311 AVG · 137 HR · 734 RBI · 1,518 H |
| #51 | Trevor Hoffman (Hall of Fame) | 2011 | 61-75 · 601 SV · 2.87 ERA · 1,133 K · 1,089 IP |
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