Ohio Tim picks #614

The Coaches: Jack Krol, Harry Dunlop, Deacon Jones, Galen Cisco and Ozzie Virgil, Sr.

The Card: 1985 Mothers Cookies, #27

How I got it: By sending it out TTM multiple times. 

About the coaches: 

Jack Krol-played in the minor leagues from 1954-1966. Then he became a minor league manager and then a coach with the Cardinals, serving as interim manager for three games, winning one and losing two.  He was a member of the Padres coaching staff from 1981-1986.  Then he managed in the Padres minor league system from 1987-1990.  In 1992 and '93 he managed the Cardinals AAA team the Louisville Redbirds.  He passed away in 1994 from cancer. I talked to Jack Krol when he was a manager in the Padres minor league system.

Harry Dunlop-another career minor leaguer, he played in the Pirates system from 1952-1957, missing a year for military service.  In his first season in the minors he caught three no-hitters in his first sixteen games.  He coached for the Royals, Cubs, Reds, Padres and Marlins. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 89.

Deacon Jones-played in forty games for the Chicago White Sox from 1962-1966.  After his playing career he coached and managed in the White Sox organization through 1973.  He coached for the Astros from 1976-1982 and the Padres from 1984-1987. He was on the Orioles staff as a minor league hitting coach and liasion to minority communities.  He still holds the record for highest single season batting average, when he hit .409 for the Dubuqe Packers in 1956.  He passed away in 2023 at the age of 89.

Ozzie Virgil Sr.-played in 324 games between 1956 and 1969 for the Giants, Tigers, A's, O's and the Pirates.  He most frequently played third but during his career he played every position except pitcher and center field.  He served in the Marine Corps from 1950-1952. After playing he served as a coach for 19 years for the Giants, Expos, Mariners and Padres (1982-1985).  Many times he was hired by Dick Williams and served as the third base coach for the 1985 All Star Game.  The airport in his hometown in the Dominican Republic was named for him in 2006.  When he coached for the NL at the 1985 ASG his son Ozzie Jr was on the team.  He passed away in 2024.

Galen Cisco-pitched in the major leagues from 1961-1969 for the Red Sox, Mets and Royals.  After retiring from playing he became a pitching coach for the Royals, Expos, Padres, Blue Jays and Phillies. Galen turned 90 in March of this year .

Up Next-Ohio Tim picks #1276 (I said you could pick multiple numbers and Tim did)

Please pick some more numbers.

 

New this week

I added two more signatures to my collection.  I found them both on eBay.  I cashed in a half gallon jar of coins and got $191 so I was able to add Michael Wacha and Robert Suarez to the Padrographs.  The Suarez is a 2024 Topps Update All Star Stitches card and the Wacha is a 2023 Topps card #USC 189.  That gets me down to 41 players who have cards through 2025.  After the season I will check the 2026 roster to see whom I still need.  

 

Saturday Hat Giveaway

 Todays' hat giveaway is one I consider the coolest logo in the major sports, the Minnesota Wild of the NHL.  If you are interested in the hat just leave a comment.  More than one comment and I will randomize the list.  

Ginko-5 please email your address at padrographsatlivedotcom and I will send you last weeks hat.

Matt picks #42

The Player: Luis Arraez

The Card:  Topps Now 2024, #177

How I got it: I purchased it on eBay and received it February 22, 2025

The Player: Arraez was signed by Minnesota as an International Free Agent in 2013 and made his MLB debut with them in 2019.

From 2022 to 2024 he won batting titles with the Twins, Marlins and Padres.  In January the Twins traded him to the Marlins.  On April 11, 2023 he became the first player in Marlins history to hit for the cycle.  In May of 2024 the Marlins traded him to the Padres.  After the 2025 season he signed a one year contract with the Giants. 

Up Next: Ohio Tim picked #614

 

San Jose Fuji picked #198

 

The Player:  Joey Cantillo

The Card: 2020 Bowman, #PA-JC

How I Got the card: Ebay, 5/26/2020

About the player: Cantillo was born in Hawaii in 1999. He was drafted by the Padres in the 16th round of the 2017 draft.  In 2020 he was traded to Cleveland as part of an eight player deal.   He didn't play in 2020 due to the Pandemic.  He made his major league with Cleveland in 2024.  He has made 21 starts so far this year.

Fun Fact: He is named for Joe Dimaggio

Up Next: Matt picks #42

 

Wax Pack Wonders picked #23

The Player: Yonder Alonso

The Card: 2012 Topps Gold Rush Wrapper Redemption Autograph #66

How I got the card: I purchased it on eBay, the date I got it is lost in the fog.

About the player: Yonder was drafted in the first round of the in 2008 by the Reds.  He played for the Reds for two years before being traded to the Padres in 2011 with three other players for Mat Latos. He played for four years in San Diego playing primarily at first. In 2015 Yonder and Scrabble were traded to the A's for 3 players.  In 2017 he was named to the All Star Game.  He then played for Seattle, Cleveland and Colorado.  He signed a minor league contract with the Padres in 2020 but did not play due to the cancellation of the minor league season due to the pandemic.  

Fun Facts: Yonder played on a Little League team funded by Jose Canseco.  Yonders' sister, Yainee, is married to Manny Machado.

Up Next: San Jose Fuji picked #198

Please pick a number between 2-1379.  I need more numbers to write about.  Pick multiples if you want.

 

New this Week.

 

I got this Topps Finest auto on eBay.  It just arrived on Wednesday.  He played in the KBO from 2015-2025. He missed two years due to military service.  He signed a four year contract with the Padres in 2026.  He started the season on the IR with a strained oblique.  He made his MLB debut in Mexico City against the Dbacks. He has played in 42 games for the Padres this year.  

Saturday Hat Giveaway Winner-I ran the three names through random.org three times and Ginko-5 is the winner.  Please send me your address and I will send the hat to you.  

Saturday Hat Giveaway

I have way too many hats, some I have only worn once.  Todays' hat is a Pacific Coast League San Francisco Seals hat from Ebbets' Field Flannels.  Some one gave this to someone else and they passed away before wearing it and then it was given to me by a member of the family.  I really haven't worn it but once.  If you want it just leave a comment.  If more than one person wants it I will randomize the commenters.  
 

Ohio Tim picked Padrograph #1202

 The Coach: Peter Summerville

The Card:  Shoebox Heroes, Series 2, #331

How I got the autograph:  I sent it to him at Spring Training in 2020 and he signed it and returned it.  I always send two when I send customs and tell the player/coach to keep one.  

About the coach:  Summerville played college ball at Santa Clara.  He was hired by the Dodgers in 2017 as a minor league coach.  He was hired by the Padres in 2019 as a bullpen catcher, he has moved up the coaching ranks since, he now is Game Planning & Pitching Strategist.  

Up Next: Wax Pack Wonders picked #23

Johnnys' Trading Spot picked Padrograph #1111

The Player: Todd Sears

The Card: 2016, Shoe Box Heroes, Series 1, #391

How I Got it:  I made it in conjunction with ABC unlimited and they got it signed. 

About the player:  Sears was drafted in the third round of the draft by the Rockies in 1994. In 2000 he was traded to the Twins were he played in 2002 and '03.  During the '03 season he was traded to the  Padres for Alex Garcia.  He played in nine games for the Padres. 

Comments:  After the last custom I posted I was asked if the players make any comments about them and many do.  I have some stories about that when we get to some players.

Up Next: Ohio Tim picked #1202

Numbers previously:

507-Jason Hardtke

1162-Juan Soto

444-Michael Gettys

11-Manny Alexander

 

Nachos Grande picks Padrograph #11

 

The Player: Manny Alexander

The Card: 2005 Shoebox Heroes Heritage, Series 2

How I Got it:  I made it for ABC Unlimited and then got it signed during a private signing on 10/29/2020.

About the Player:  Manny was signed by the Orioles as a sixteen year old free agent in 1988.  He made his MLB debut as a defensive replacement for Cal Ripken, Jr. in September of 1992.  He was traded to the Mets in 1997 and partway through the '97 season he was traded to the Cubs with a handful of other players for Turk Wendell and others.  The Cubs traded him to the Red Sox in 1999.  From 2000-2003 he played in a couple of systems and a short time in Mexico.  In 2003 he was signed by the Rangers.  He spent '03 in the minors, but played for the Rangers in '04.  He spent some in the minors in '04 and was playing for the Rangers in '05 when he was traded to the Padres for Juan Jimenez.  He played in 11 games for San Diego in 2005, in '06 he was delayed getting to Spring training by visa problems.  He split the 2006 season between Portland and San Diego, appearing in 22 games.  He then played in the minors for Washington and Philadelphia.  He hasn't played professionally since 2009.  In 2008 and '09 he played in Italy.

Up Next: Johnnys' Trading Spot picked #1111

Numbers previously picked-#507, #1162, #444

please pick a number between 1-1378 and I will write a post about the card in that position in the spread sheet. 

 

Batting out of Order picks Padrograph #444

 The Player: Michael Gettys

The Card: 2014 Bowman Draft Picks on card Autograph

How I got it: Ebay, date unknown

About the player: Gettys was drafted in the second round of the 2014 by the Padres.  He played as an outfielder in the Padres until 2019.  He didn't play anywhere in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the Pandemic.  He elected free agency after the season and signed with the Red Sox and became a pitcher in their system.  In 2023 he had surgery for a herniated disc and became a free agent. 

Up Next: Nachos Grande has selected #11

Night Owl picks Padrograph #1162

 The Player:  Juan Soto

The card:  2022 Onyx on card autograph

How I got it:  Ebay, October 25, 2025

About the player: Juan was signed by the Nationals as an amateur free agent in 2015. In 2022 he was traded to the Padres with Josh Bell for six players.  In 2023 he was traded to the Yankees with Trent Grisham for five players.  In December 2024 he signed a free agent contract with the Mets.

Up Next:  Batting Out of Order chooses #444

GCRL picked Padrograph #507

 

Who: Jason Robert Hardtke

Card: 1994 Topps 2nd Base Prospects 

How I got it: Ebay

When I got it: April 21, 2014

About the player: Jason Hardtke, was drafted in the third round of the 1990 draft by Cleveland.  In 1992 he and another were traded to the Padres for Thomas Howard.  He played in the Padres system from 1992-1994.  In December of 1994 the Mets got him in the Rule 5 draft.  In 1997 and 1998 he played in 67 games for the Mets and Cubs.  He played in the minor leagues until 2001.  He played in Japan for one season and was a minor league manager for a bit. He is currently President of Hardtke World of Baseball, a baseball academy in Campbell, CA.

The Other Guys: 

Norberto Martin: played in the majors from 1993 to 1999 with the White Sox, Angels and Blue Jays.

Ruben Santana: played from 1988-1996 in the minor leagues, a year in China and several years in Independent leagues.

Chris Sexton: drafted by the Reds in 1993 and played 35 games for Colorado in 1999 and 35 games for the Reds in 2000.

 

The Great Research is done

 I have completed my research and reorganization of my Padrographs. 

I went to Baseball Almanac and printed out every Padres roster from 1969-2025.  Then I compared each year to the Padrographs I had on my spread sheets.  2528 players appeared on those rosters, yes some are duplicates.  I then compared the players from each year to see how many signed cards I had from that year.  There were sixteen years where I had everyone from that roster.  The lowest percentage was 67% and that was the 2025 roster.  I have 2340 of the roster spots covered, for 93% total.  

There are a total of 188 players that I don't have signatures of.  There are 144 of those players who don't have any cards.  There are 44 players with Padres cards that I don't have signed.  I will be concentrating on those 44.  If I get those signed I will think about making customs of those players.  I have in hand 27 of the players that I still need and have saved searches for signed cards of the players I need saved on ebay.  

Above are the players I need that have Padres cards.  The strangest one is a Nick Vincent card from 2015 Platinum Series.  It is listed on TCDB but I can't find a listing for it on any other site.  Also Pedro Astacio has a Padres card in a 2005 Upper Deck Team Issued set, which I have most of but not that one.

Then there is this guy.  When I went through my Topps Total and Heritage sets.  I found this Breyvic Valera card.  He is not listed on any roster.  On February 12, 2020 he was chosen by the Padres off of waivers from the Blue Jays and on July 21, 2020 the Blue Jays selected him off waivers from the Padres.  According to Baseball Reference he never played for the Padres or any of their affiliates.  He must have been in Spring Training with the Padres. I haven't decided if I will try to get a signature of him or not.  

I am currently unemployed so I have more time to write.  So pick a number between 1-1378 and I will write a post on the player that occupies that number in the spread sheet.