1979 San Diego Padres

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
John D'Acquisto	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	4.92	Average (45) — 165 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.92 over 133.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Juan Eichelberger	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	3.43	Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 21.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rollie Fingers	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.52	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Randy Jones	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	263.00	3.63	Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 263.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dennis Kinney	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.50	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mark Lee	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.29	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mickey Lolich	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.74	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve Mura	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.08	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Owchinko	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.33	3.74	Average (53) — 70 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 149.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gaylord Perry	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	232.67	3.06	Average (59) — 15 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 over 232.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Eric Rasmussen	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	156.67	3.27	Average (56) — 33 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 over 156.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Shirley	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.00	3.38	Average (56) — 33 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 205.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tom Tellmann	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	16.88	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Fahey	Catchers	3	batting	209	60	3	.287	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fred Kendall	Catchers	5	batting	102	17	1	.167	—	—	Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gene Tenace	Catchers	18	batting	463	122	20	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 463 at-bats and 20 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bill Almon	Infielders	6	batting	198	45	1	.227	—	—	Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Kurt Bevacqua	Infielders	7	batting	297	75	1	.253	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 297 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dan Briggs	Infielders	24	batting	227	47	8	.207	—	—	Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Paul Dade	Infielders	4	batting	283	78	1	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Barry Evans	Infielders	8	batting	162	35	1	.216	—	—	Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tim Flannery	Infielders	30	batting	65	10	0	.154	—	—	Below average (42) — 396 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fernando González	Infielders	13	batting	323	70	9	.217	—	—	Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Hargrove	Infielders	21	batting	125	24	0	.192	—	—	Below average (42) — 396 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Broderick Perkins	Infielders	15	batting	87	23	0	.264	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sam Perlozzo	Infielders	40	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ozzie Smith	Infielders	1	batting	587	124	0	.211	—	—	Below average (39) — 416 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Tolan	Infielders	28	batting	21	4	0	.190	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brian Greer	Outfielders	9	batting	3	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jay Johnstone	Outfielders	21	batting	201	59	0	.294	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Reynolds	Outfielders	26	batting	45	10	0	.222	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gene Richards	Outfielders	17	batting	545	152	4	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jerry Turner	Outfielders	20	batting	448	111	9	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 448 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Wilhelm	Outfielders	25	batting	103	25	0	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Winfield	Outfielders	31	batting	597	184	34	.308	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 at-bats and 34 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 San Diego Padres season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:14:54.323107+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.