Batting Out of Order picks #210, Raul Casanova

The Player: Raul Casanova

The Card: 1995 Upper Deck #11

How I obtained the Auto: eBay

About Raul Casanova: Raul never made it to the majors with the Padres but he had an eight year major career. He was drafted by the Mets in 1990 and traded to the Padres in 1992.  He was part of the trade that sent Tony Fernandez to the Mets.  He played in the Padres system until 1996 when he was traded to the Tigers.  He made his major league debut later that year with Detroit.  He played with the Brewers, Orioles, White Sox, Tampa Bay and the Mets. He is now a certified scout and the owner of El Shaddai Hitting Center.  

Between: Yefri Carvajal and Dave Cash

Up Next:  Night Owl picks #928, Greg Page

Contest:  The is another secret Padrograph lurking out there.  Pick the right number and you could win a $25 Gift card.  
 

Matt picks #1234, Gene Tenace

The Player: Gene Tenace

The Card: 1981 Fleer #489

How I obtained the Card: I bought it on ebaY

About Gene Tenace:  Born Fiore Gino Tennaci born on October 10, 1946, he was drafted by the Kansas City Athletics in 1965.  He made his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics on May 29, 1969.  He was part of the A's dynasty that won three consecutive World Series from 1972-1974.  In November of 1976 he was granted free agency and in December of 1976 he signed with the Padres.  He played from 1977-1980 with the Padres.  He hit 68 home runs and hit .237 while there. In December of 1980 he was traded with Rollie Fingers, Bob Shirley and Bob Geren to the Cardinals for Terry Kennedy, John Littlefied, Al Olmsted, Mike Phillips, Kim Seaman, Steve Swisher and John Urrea.  In 1982 he signed as a free agent with Pittsburgh.  In 1986-1987 he was a coach for the Astro's and from 1990-1997 for Toronto. When Toronto's manager Cito Gaston had a herniated disc in 1991, he served as interim manager, going 19-14.  He was part of the Cardinals World Series team in 1982 and a coach when the Jays' won the Series in 1992 and 1993.  He currently lives in Redmond, Oregon with his wife, Linda.  

Between: Gary Templeton and Walt Terrell

Up Next: Batting out of Order picks #210, Raul Casanova

Contest:  There is another secret Padrograph lurking.  There are only 1,309 numbers left to choose.  Try you luck and you may win a $20 gift card.
 

Derek wins with #947, Joe Pepitone

The Winner: Derek (please send me your email and I will send your prize).  Derek I posted the wrong email address for me, I corrected it.  Please try again.

The Player: Joe Pepitone

The Card: Shoebox Heroes, Series 2, #160

How I obtained the Auto:  ABC of a signing with Joe and I made the card and got it signed.  

About Joe Pepitone:  Joe is best known for his days with the Yankees.  The Yankees signed him as amateur free agent before the 1958.  He played in the Big Apple until 1969 when he was traded to the Astros, for Curt Blefary (who would play for the Padres in 1972). In 1970 the Cubs purchased his contract from Houston. In May of 1973 he was traded to the Braves for Andre Thornton.  In June of 1973 the Braves released him.  He then signed with the Yakult Atoms in Japan, appearing in just 14 games.  He often sat out because of supposed injuries, but would be seen out in the nightlife.  Pepitone became a word in Japan for goofing off.  He attempted a comeback in 1976 with the Padres, he appeared in 13 games for the AAA Hawaii Islanders and hitting .225.  He reconciled with the Yankees and was a coach for them.  He passed away from a suspected heart attack in Kansas City, Missouri on March 13, 2023 at age 82.

Interesting: I knew Joe was colorful but I didn't realize how colorful. Joe and his father were admitted to the hospital on the same day in 1957.  Joe was shot at age 17, by a classmate at school, his father, Joe Pepitone Sr. suffered a heart attack.  Junior went home, his father did not.  Senior suffered a stroke and passed away.  Joe had multiple run ins with law enforcement, even doing time at Rikers Island.  He posed fully nude for Foxy Lady magazine and played professional Slo-Pitch softball.  His memoir, Joe, You Coulda Made us Proud, should be good reading.  

Between: Roberto Pena and Luis D. Perdomo

Up Next:  Matt Picks #1234, Gene Tenace

Contest: I have picked another secret Padrograph and let the guessing begin.  Each Sunday I will post the numbers that have been chosen.  Pick between 2-1393.  Thank you.

Derek, please send me your email and I will send your prize.  My email is padrographs@live(dot)com.

 

New This Week

Two new Padrographs this week.  Both found on Ebay.  Two weeks ago I turned 69 years old and my wife bought me two prepaid Visas.  I have been spending them mostly on Padrographs. Craig Kimbrel has one of the most unorthodox sets before pitching and this card shows it well.  He has pitched for the Rays, Royals and Mets this year.

Joniel Hernandez was signed by the Padres this year and was traded during the season for Robbie Ray.

 Contest: We have a winner.  All will be revealed tomorrow. A new guessing will begin tomorrow.  

Batting Out of Order picks #19, Abraham Almonte

The Player: Abraham Almonte

The Card: 2015 Gypsy Queen on card auto, #GQA-AA

How I got the Auto: I bought it on ebAy and received it April 20, 2015.

About Abraham Almonte: In 2005 the Yankees signed him as an amateur free agent.  In 2013 he was traded to Seattle for Shawn Kelly.  In 2014 he was traded to the Padres for Chris Denorfia.  He played in thirty-two games for the Padres.  He was traded to the Indians in 2015 for Marc Rzepczynski.  After the Indians he played for the Royals and D'backs.  He returned to San Diego in 2020 and played in seven games. He played with the Braves, Red Sox and Mets. After being granted free agency in 2023 he has been playing in Mexico.  He is playing this season for the Piratas de Campche.

Interesting: The Memorial patches for both Jerry Coleman and Tony Gwynn are visible on this card.

Between: Billy Almon and Roberto Alomar

Up Next: Matt picks #1234, Gene Tenace

Contest:  Since I would like to give away the first eBay $20 before the end of September, I will give you a clue.  One of Bretts' picks is just two numbers off.  

 

Fuji picks #408, Christian Friedrich

The Player: Christian Friedrich

The Card: 2017 Topps #24

How I got the auto: I bought it on eBay earlier this year, receiving on July 1.

About Christian Friedrich: He was drafted by the Rockies with their first pick in 2008.  He made his major league debut on May 9, 2012 for the Rockies against the Padres.  In February of 2016 the Rockies released him and he signed with the Padres in March.  He made his Padres debut May 13, 2016.  In October of 2017 the Padres released him due to sustained injuries.  In 2019 he played with the independent Burlington Bees. He played in the KBO, before signing with White Sox.  He didn't play in 2020 because of the pandemic.  He then played for the Lexington Legends and the Chicago Dogs. He was released by the Dogs in April of 2022.

Between: Max Fried and Ernesto Frieri

Up Next: Batting Out of Order picked #19, Abraham Almonte

Contest:  There is a secret Padrograph lurking.  Whomever picks the number of the secret Padrograph will win a $20 eBay gift certificate. When the secret number is chosen I will pick another Padrograph.  Please choose a number between 2-1389.  No batches, individual numbers only.  No one has chosen the correct number yet.

 

Brett Alan picked #874, James Needy

The Player: James Needy

The Card: 2015 Bowman #BCP-60

How I got the Auto: I sent the card to him through the mail and he sent it back in 2015.

About James Needy: He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 draft by the Padres.  He played in their system from 2009-2015.  Derek looked into his missed systems of 2010 and 2016, and found in 2010 Needy was injured for the season and missed 2016 recovering from Tommy John surgersy.  In 2017 he was in the Marlins system and played for four different teams.  

Between: Blaine Neal and Tyson Neighbors.

Up Next: Fuji picked #408, Christian Friedrich

Contest:  There is a secret Padrograph lurking.  Whomever picks the number of the secret Padrograph will win a $20 eBay gift certificate. When the secret number is chosen I will pick another Padrograph.  Please choose a number between 2-1389.  No batches, individual numbers only.  No one has chosen the correct number yet.
 Someone has come within four numbers of the secret Padrograph.

New this week and needs

I picked up the Miguel Mendez card on Ebay.  It is from this years Bowman Chrome. He was traded to the Giants earlier this year along with Joniel Hernandez for Robbie Ray. Pedro Astacio split the 2005 season between the Rangers and the Padres.  He pitched in twelve games for San Diego.  This is the only card I know of with him in a Padres uniform.  I would really like to get this signed.  The card is from a 2005 Upper Deck team issued set.    

 

Derek picks #24, Matty Alou

 

The Player:  Matty Alou

The Card: 1974 Topps #430

How I got the auto:  Not sure, but more than likely I bought it on Ebay.

About Matty Alou: He was signed by the Giants as an amateur free agent before the 1957 season.  He made his major league debut with San Francisco in 1960.  On September 10, 1963 all three Alou brothers batted in the same half inning.  Five days later they all played together in the outfield for the Giants.  In 1965 he was traded to the Pirates, he played there until 1971 when he was traded to the Cardinals. In 1972 he was traded to the A's.  After the 1972 season he was traded to the Yankees.  In September of 1973 the Cardinals purchased his contract from the Yankees.  In October of 1973 the Padres purchased his contract from the Cardinals.  He played in 48 games for the Padres before being released.  In July of 1974 he left San Diego and played the rest of the season in Japan, where he also played in 1975 and 1976.  He was the National League Batting Leader in 1966.  He passed away from diabetic complications in 2011 at the age of 73.

Between:  Yonder Alonso and Bryann Allman

Up Next: Brett Allan picks #874, James Needy

Contest:  There is a secret Padrograph lurking.  Whomever picks the number of the secret Padrograph will win a $20 eBay gift certificate. When the secret number is chosen I will pick another Padrograph.  Please choose a number between 2-1390.  No batches, individual numbers only.  No one has chosen the correct number yet.  

Someone came within four numbers of the secret Padrograph and many choices are kinda close.  

Below are all the numbers that have been chosen as of 12:30 PM, Friday, September 18, 2026.  Not all have been featured yet.  

Matt picks #1300, Christian Villanueva

The Player: Christian Villanueva

The Card: 2018 Topps Series 2, #661

How I obtained the auto: I bought it on eBay and received it on June 22, 2018.

About Christian Villanueva: He was signed by the Rangers as a amateur free agent in 2008.  In 2012 he and Kyle Hendrick were traded to the Cubs for Ryan Dempster.  In December of 2016 he was granted free agency.  He signed with the Padres in the same month.  He played mostly in El Paso in 2017, getting into ten games for the Padres.  In 2018 he made the team in San Diego as the third baseman.  On April 3, 2018 he hit three home runs in one game against the Rockies at Petco Park.  He was the National League Rookie of the Month.  In August of 2018 he fractured a finger and missed the rest of the season.  He was released by the Padres at the end of the year.  He then played with a couple of teams in Japan and several in Mexico.  He is playing in 2026 in the Mexican Leagues.  

Between: Carlos Villanueva and Ron Villone

Up Next:  Derek picks #24, Matty Alou

Contest:  There is a secret Padrograph lurking.  Whomever picks the number of the secret Padrograph will win a $20 eBay gift certificate. When the secret number is chosen I will pick another Padrograph.  Please choose a number between 2-1389.  No batches, individual numbers only.  No one has chosen the correct number yet.  
 

 

Batting Out of Order picks #10, Mike Aldrete

 The Player: Mike Aldrete

The Card: Shoebox Heroes, Series 2, #318

How I Obtained the Auto: I submitted the card for a private signing and got it signed. 

About Mike Aldrete: He was drafted by the Giants in 1983 and made his MLB debut in 1986 with San Francisco.  In 1988 he was traded to the Expos' (remember them) until 1991.  He was released by the Expos in March of 1991 and signed a free agent contract with the Padres.  He played in twelve games for San Diego before being released.  He finished the season in Cleveland.  He then played with the A's, Angels and Yankees. He retired in 1996 and has been a major league coach since 2004 with the Mariners, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and A's.  He has been the hitting coach for the A's since 2015.

Between: Sandy Alderson and Manny Alexander

Up Next: Matt picked #1300, Christian Villanueva

Contest:  There is a secret Padrograph lurking.  Whomever picks the number of the secret Padrograph will win a $20 eBay gift certificate. When the secret number is chosen I will pick another Padrograph.  Please choose a number between 2-1390.  No batches, individual numbers only.  No one has chosen the correct number yet.  

NEW THIS WEEK

Just one new Padrograph this week, Will Wagner.  My wife and I drove to Tacoma on Monday and went to a Tacoma Rainiers game on Tuesday.  The Rainers, Mariners AAA vs El Paso Chihuahuas, Padres AAA.  I took four cards to get signed, JP Sears, Rodolfo Duran, Bryce Johnson and Will Wagner.  Wagner was the only one I got.  Sears and Duran were the starting battery so I didn't bother them.  I was not able to identify Bryce Johnson.  It was a good game until Tacoma walked it off in the bottom of the ninth.  Cheney Stadium is a nice ball park with pretty good access.  The Chihuahuas disappeared quickly at the end of the game.  We hope to return to Cheney Stadium again next year.  


 

Ohio Tim picks #15, Logan Allen

The Player: Logan Allen

The Card: 2016 Bowman #BP-56

How I got the Card: I bought it on eBay and received it May 27, 2016

About Logan Allen: Logan was drafted by the Red Sox in 2015. In November of 2015 he was traded to the Padresw with several other players for Craig Kimbrel. He made his MLB debut with San Diego in June of 2019.  In July of 2019 he was part of a three team trade that sent him to Cleveland and brought Taylor Tramell to San Diego.  He also played for Baltimore and Arizona.  He has played for teams in Korea in 2025 and this year. 

Between: Dusty Allen and Carlos Alamanzar

Up Next: Batting Out of Order picks #10, Mike Aldrete

Contest:  There is a secret Padrograph lurking.  Whomever picks the number of the secret Padrograph will win a $20 eBay gift certificate. When the secret number is chosen I will pick another Padrograph.  Please choose a number between 2-1389.  No batches, individual numbers only.  No one has chosen the correct number yet.  
 

Fuji picks #824, Eddie Miller

The Player: Eddie Miller

The Card: Shoebox Heroes, Series 1, #445

How I obtained the auto:  ABC Unlimited was taking part in a signing with Eddie Miller and I made the card and they got it signed.  

About Eddie Miller: He was drafted by the Rangers in 1975, he made his major league debut in 1977. In December of 1977 he was part of a four team trade that sent him to Atlanta.  He played for the Braves from 1978-1981, he was then traded to the Tigers where he played in 1982.  In 1983 Tigers traded him to the Phillies, in '83 he played for the Portland Beavers, the Phils' AAA club.  In February of 1984 the Phillies released and in August he signed with the Padres.  He appeared in 13 games for the Padres, hitting the only home run of his career in final major league at bat.  In 1985 he played for the Beaumont Golden Gators, the Padres AA affiliate in the Texas League.  He played in Mexico in 1986-1987.

Fun Fact: I had help on this card.  It is actually a picture of Eddie with the Braves.  I believe Travis Peterson of Punk Rock Paint did the transformation, but it might have been Gavin of Baseball Card Breakdown.  I can't remember now. The picture was originally a photo of Eddie in a Braves uniform.

Between: Drew Miller and Mason Miller

Up Next: Ohio Tim picks #15, Logan Allen

Contest:  There is a secret Padrograph lurking.  Whomever picks the number of the secret Padrograph will win a $20 eBay gift certificate. When the secret number is chosen I will pick another Padrograph.  Please choose a number between 2-1389.  No batches, individual numbers only.  No one has chosen the correct number yet.  
 

Fuji picks #678 Justin Lange

The Player: Justin Lange

The Card: 2020 Bowman Draft Picks, #BD-99

How I obtained it: Bought it on eBay and received it December 23, 2020

About Justin Lange: The Padres picked him in the 2020 draft.  He didn't play at all in 2020 due to the Pandemic.  In 2021 he appeared in nine minor league games for the ACL Padres.  In 2022 he was traded to the Yankees for Luke Voit.  He played in 2022 and 2023 for the Yankees minor leagues. He missed all of 2024 with a shoulder injury, in 2025 he again played in the Yankees system.  He was released in early 2026 by New York and signed to play in an independent league, that only lasted a few games before he was released.  

Between:  Jason Lane and Mark Langston

Up Next:  Fuji picks #824, Eddie Miller

Contest:  There is a secret Padrograph lurking.  Whomever picks the number of the secret Padrograph will win a $20 eBay gift certificate. When the secret number is chosen I will pick another Padrograph.  Please choose a number between 2-1389.  No batches, individual numbers only.  No one has chosen the correct number yet.  

New this week

Oscar Mercado signed two minor league deals with the Padres and opted out of both of them after playing for the El Paso Chihuahuas.

Sean Manaea pitched for the Padres in 2022. 

I got both of these on Ebay.  I wasn't looking for the Mercado because he didn't show up on the MLB roster, but he is in a Padres uni so I grabbed them.

My wife and I are going to Tacoma tomorrow to see the Tacoma Rainiers play the El Paso Chihuahuas on Tuesday.  I am going to try and get signatures from JP Sears, Will Wagner, Bryce Johnson and Rodolfo Duran.  
 

Batting out of Order picks #2, CJ Abrams

 

Note: John Sharp had picked #11 in this spot but that is Manny Alexander and he was featured back on July 13, 2026 when Nachos Grande picked #11.  

The Player:  C.J. Abrams

The Card:  2019 Bowmans Best Certified Auto #B19-CJA

How I obtained the Auto:  I bought it on eBay and received it on January 21, 2020.  That was my Dad's last birthday on earth and my little brothers 56th birthday.

About the Player: CJ was the 6th pick overall in the 2019 draft.  The Padres signed him on June 2019. He played a couple of seasons in the minors before being making his MLB debut for the Padres on April 8, 2022.  His time with the Padres was short as he along with several other players were traded on AUgust 2, 2022 to the Nationals for Juan Soto and Josh Bell.  He made his debut with the Nationals on August 15, 2022.  He was named to the Major League All Star team in 2024 and 2026.  

Fun fact: He is named after his father Christopher Paul Abrams, Sr.  CJ is short for Chris Junior.  

Between: Shawn Abner and Ed Acosta

Up Next: Fuji picks #678, Justin Lange

Contest: The secret Padrograph is still lurking out there.  Joe Pittman is the closest number so far.  We roll on.  Pick the right number and you will win a $20 eBay gift card.  

Ohio Tim picks #967, Joe Pittman

 The Player: Joe"Shoes"Pittman 

The Card: 1983 Fleer #369

How I obtained the Auto:  I sent it to him with a green sharpie and he signed it and returned it.

About Joe Pittman: Joe was drafted by the Astros in 1975.  He made his MLB Debut in 1981 with Houston.  In 1982 he was traded to the Padres for Danny Boone.  After the 1983 season he was traded to the Giants for Champ Summers.  After the 1984 season he was released by the Giants.  He played two more seasons in the minors before retiring.  He coached and scouted for the Astros.  During the Senior League inaugural season he played for the champion, the St. Petersburg Pelicans.  In 2014 he was working construction in Texas when he collapsed and passed away at the age of 61.  

Fun Fact:  He was nicknamed "Shoes" while at Southern University, because he had worn white cleats in high school.

Between: Jose Pirela and Nick Pivetta

Up Next:  Batting Out of Order picks #2, CJ Abrams

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

 

P.S. This is the closest anyone has come to the secret number.

Brett Alan picks #494, Josh Hader

The Player: Josh Hader

The Card: 2023 Topps, Series 2, #392

How I obtained the Auto: I bought in on eBay and received it July 3, 2026

About Josh Hader: Josh was drafted by the Orioles in 2012.  The Orioles traded him to the Astros, who traded him to the Brewers.  He made his major league debut with the Brewers, where he played for five seasons before being traded to the Padres.  He spent two seasons in San Diego, then he signed a free agent with Houston.  He is currently pitching for the Astros.

He is a six-time All Star, three time NL Reliever of the Year, and was part of a combined no-hitter with the Brewers.  

Between: Luther Hackman and Jason Hagerty

Up Next: Ohio Tim picks #967, Joe Pittman

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

Since no one has picked the correct number the contest will roll into September.

 

New this week

 Just one new Padrograph card this week.  Stuart over at SR'75 Cards knows Joe McIlvaine.  He was looking for a postcard of Mr. McIlvaine which I didn't have.  However I made this custom card of him and sent it to him and he signed it and returned it.  McIlvaine was the General Manager of the Padres from 1991-1993.  He is the sixth General Manager that I have a signed card.  I would like to get one of AJ Preller, but he has never responded to my letters.  

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

Since no one has picked the number yet. The prize will roll into September.  

Derek picked #242, Horace Clarke

 The Player: Horace Clarke

The Card: A very early custom card.

How I obtained the auto:  I sent the card through the mail and Mr. Clarke returned it.  

About Horace Clarke: A mainstay of the New York Yankees from 1965-1973 he was signed by the Yankees as a amateur free agent in 1958.  He played for various minor league teams in the New York system before being promoted to the majors in 1965.  In 1974 he and Lowell Palmer were purchased by the Padres from the Yankees.  He played in twenty-four games for New York and forty-two for the Padres in 1974.  He played his last game on September 15, 1974.  After his retirement he was a coach for the Virgin Islands Department of Recreation and an assistant scout for the Royals. He had two sons who both played in the minor leagues.  He passed away in 2020 of complications from Alzheimer's.  

Fun Fact:  The photograph appears to be at Wrigley Field and seems to have been taken by legendary baseball photographer George Brace.  

Between: Phil Clark and Matt Clement

Up Next: Brett Alan picks #494, Josh Hader

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

Derek picked #12, Jorge 'LFGSD" Alfaro

The Player: Jorge Alfaro

The Card: 2023 Topps #46

How I obtained the Auto: I bought on eBay in July of this year.

About the player:  After his third walk off in 2022 for the Padres, his teammates all waited for his postgame interview to hear him say something he had said to them before.  Live on  air he said, "let's fucking go, San Diego".  He was signed at sixteen by the Rangers, in 2015 he was traded to the Phillies.  He played with the Phils from 2016 to 2018, he was traded to the Marlins in early 2019.  He was purchased by the Padres in December of 2021and played in eighty-two games for the Padres in 2022.  He then played with the Rockies, Red Sox and Nationals.  This year he is playing at AA in the Royals system.  

Between:  Manny Alexander and Austin Allen

Up Next:  Derek picks #242, Horace Clarke

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

 

Night Owl picked #777, Cory Mazzoni

The Player: Cory Mazzoni

The Card: 2016 Topps Update #194

How I obtained the Auto: I bought the card on Ebay

About Cory Mazzoni: The Mets drafted him in the second round of the 2011 draft.  In 2015 the Mets traded him and a player to be named later for Alex Torres to the Padres.  He pitched for the Padres in 2015 and 2017, he had shoulder surgery in 2016 and missed the season.  In 2018 the Cubs selected him off of waivers from the Padres.  He made 8 appearances for the Cubs and was granted free agency in November of 2018.  He doesn't seem to have played since.  

Between:  Adam Mazur and Jim McAndrew

Up Next: Derek picks #12 Jorge Alfaro

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

New This Week

Just two new Padrographs this week. Clark Candiotti, son of Tom Candiotti, who seems to be playing in Independent Ball at this time.  Nick Castellanos, who was released by the Padres on June 5, after playing in thirty-nine games.  
 

Jeremy picks #55, Carlos Baerga

The Player: Carlos Baerga

The Card: 2017 Topps Archives Snapshots, Missing Black, Numbered 6/10

How I got it: I bought it on eBay

About Carlos Baerga: Carlos was signed by the Padres in 1985 at age sixteen.  He along with Sandy Alomar, Jr and Chris James were traded to the Indians for Joe Carter.  He played in Cleveland for six years, then he was traded to the Mets.  He was a three time all star while with Cleveland.  He played in thirty-three games with San Diego in 1999, splitting the season between the Padres and the Indians.  He also appeared in the majors for the Red Sox, Diamondbacks and Nationals.  He played in Korea in 2001 for the Samsung Lions.  He played through 2005.

Between: Cha Seung Baek and Henry Baez

Up Next:  Night Owl picked #777, Cory Mazzoni

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

 

Matt picks #250, The Colonel Jerry Coleman

The Manager: Jerry Coleman (1980)

The Card: 1980 Topps #356

How I obtained the auto: I sent it to Mr. Coleman c/o of the Padres and he signed it and returned it.

About the manager: Coleman was a broadcaster for the Padres before and after his one year managerial stint, he was 73-89, for a sixth place finish.  That one year was his only ever as a manager in the major leagues.  Jerry Coleman played 9 years in the major leagues, all for the Yankees.  He finished his major league career in 1957, just 16 days after I was born.  He flew combat missions for the USMC in both WWII and the Korean War.  He was inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame, one of several Hall of Fames he is in.  He was a radio broadcaster for the Padres from 1972-2014, he had been a broadcaster for the Yankees and Angels before joining the Padres.  He passed away in 2014 and is buried at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego.  That is a career you can hang a star on!

Between: Dusty Coleman and Larry Colton

Up Next: Jeremy picks #55, Carlos Baerga

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

Batting Out of Order picks #34, Euribiel Angeles

The Player: Euribiel Angeles

The Card: 2022 Bowman Sterling Certified Autograph

How I obtained it:  I bought it on eBay and received it April 25, 2025

About the player:  Angeles was signed by the Padres as an International Free Agent in 2018 at age 16.  On April 3, 2022 he, along with Adrian Martinez, was traded to the A's for Sean Manaea.  He is still playing in the A's system, he seems to be playing at AAA right now.

Between: Sparky Anderson and Matt Antonelli

Up Next: Matt picks #250, Jerry Coleman

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

 

 

No new Padrographs, so something a little different.

I didn't receive any new Padrographs this week.  I know the blob title is Abner to Zimmer, but it is actually Shawn Abner to Alan Zinter, but I haven't want to bother Punk Rock Paint to change it.  He is busy being a father and husband.  

I really like spreadsheets.  My oldest is my reading spreadsheet in which I track all the books I have read since 1978.  I used to write them in a log book, but when Excel began and my sons could keyboard I paid them a quarter an entry to put them in Excel.  I am currently at 4,565 entries in that one. I have several others for a multitude of things.  

When I started getting a couple of hundred Padrographs I decided to start putting them in a spreadsheets.  I remember the first two players to go in were Tony Gwynn and Tim Flannery.  I keep track of the player name, the card, how I got it, when I got it if possible and whether it is scanned or not. This series is helping get many of them scanned.  

The cards are in the spreadsheet alphabetically by last name and then first name.  This causes the numbers of the entries to shift occasionally when new cards are added.  We will be seeing this in the next couple of weeks when a number selected has already been profiled and then chose again, but it will be a different player since new Padrographs have been added.  

My collection includes all the managers, several owners, fifty seven coaches, five general managers, a couple of signed first pitch cards, and some broadcasters.  They are all in order.  There are a few players who never played for the Padres, but they were featured on cards or I thought they were noteworthy and I made a custom card of them.  I also have some minor league Padres included from when they were a PCL team.

If you have any questions please let me know I will be glad to answer them.  

Matt picks #330, Miguel Dilone

The Player: Miguel Dilone

The Card: Shoebox Heroes, Series 2, #36

How I obtained the auto:  ABC unlimited was doing a signing with Dilone and asked me to make a Padres card.  He signed it at that signing.

About the player: He was signed by the Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1972 and made his debut with them in 1974.  He was traded to the A's in 1978 and after them played for the Cubs, Indians, White Sox and Expos.  He signed as a free agent with the Padres during the 1985 season.  He played in 27 games for the Padres.  That was his final season in MLB.  In 2009 he lost an eye when a baseball struck him in the face, he was coaching his son and a 15 year old prospect.

Between: Don Dillard and Glenn Dishman

Up Next:  Batting Out of Order picks #34, Euribiel Angeles

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

Fuji picks #482, Ricky Gutierrez

The Player: Ricky Gutierrez

The Card: 1993 Upper Deck #660, looks to be from Spring Training.  

How I got the card: I purchased the signed card from eBay.  

About the Player: Gutierrez is currently the third baseball coach for the Nationals.  He was the Orioles second pick in the 1998 draft.  He was traded to the Padres in 1992 in exchange ,Craig Lefferts.  In 1994 he was part of a fourteen player trade that sent him and several other players to Houston and brought Ken Caminiti, teve Finley and more to the Padres.  He played for the Cubs, Indians, Mets and Red Sox.  He won a World Series ring with the Red Sox in 2004.  That was his final season as a player.

Fun Fact: His nephew, James Jones, played in the NBA and is currently GM for the Suns.

Between:  Brian Guinn and Rick Guttmorson

Up Next: Matt picks #330, Miguel Dilone

Contest:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  No one has picked the correct number yet.

Night Owl picks #449

The Player: Dave Giusti

The Card: 1969 Topps #98

How I got the card: I bought the card on eBay.

About the Player:  Giusti never played for the Padres.  He was signed as an amateur free agent in 1961 by Houston.  He played there until 1968 when he was traded to the Cardinals.  The Cards left him unprotected in the 1968 expansion draft and the Padres selected him in the 3rd round.  2 months later San Diego traded him back to St. Louis for four players.  He was traded several more times playing for the Pirates, A's and Cubs. He was an All Star in 1973, NL saves leader in 1971 and got a World Series ring in 1971 with the Pirates.  He passed away at age 86 on January 11, 2026

Between: Rudy Giron and Chris Gomez

Up Next: Fuji picks #482

Contest starting today:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  

 

New this week and an upcoming contest.

 Two New this week.  Henry Williams and Kevin Kopps. From 2021 and 2022 Bowman Chrome and both certified by Topps as authentic signatures.  Williams was drafted in the 3rd round by the Padres.  He was traded to the Royals in August of 2023 for Scott Barlow.  Kopps was drafted in the 3rd round and played in the Padres organization until earlier this year. He is currently playing in Mexico.  

Contest starting tomorrow:  Each month I will pick a player to be the prize winner. If that players padrograph number is picked the person who picked the number will win an $20 eBay gift certificate.  

Please pick numbers between 2 and 1385.  The more numbers you select the better your odds are.  No batches please just individual numbers.  

Derek picks #824

The Player: Sid Monge

The Card: 1983 Topps #74 Traded

How I got the Auto: I purchased the signed card from a seller on Ebay.

About the player: Sid was born in Mexico and moved to Brawley, California when he was sixteen.  He was drafted by the Angels in 1970.  He made his major league debut in 1975 with the Angels. He was traded to Cleveland in 1977.  He was named to the All Star Game in 1979.  In 1982 he was traded to the Phillies for Bake McBride.  In 1983 he was traded to the Padres for Joe Lefebrve.  In 1984 he was purchased from the Padres by the Tigers.  After his playing career he was a pitching coaches in MLB and the Mexican League.  In 2004 he was named to the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame.

Fun Fact: On July 19, 1982 Tony Gwynn got his first MLB hit off of Sid who was pitching for the Phillies at the time.

Between: Kevin Mitchell and Willy Montanez

Up Next:  Night Owl picks #449

 

Ohio Tim picks #999 and a contest announcement

The Player: Eric Rasmussen

The Card: 1981 Fleer #497

How I Got the Auto: Through the mail

About the Player:  He was half of a duo named "Wild Pitch" with Padres pitcher John D'Acquisto, who taught Rasmussen how to play guitar.  He was drafted by the Cardinals in 1973 and made his major league debut in 1975 for the Cards.  In 1978 he was traded to the Padres for George Hendricks.  He played for San Diego from 1978-1980. He then played in Mexico for two years before returning to St Louis, he finished his playing career for the Royals in 1983. He has been a minor league pitching coach for years and played for the Sun Sox in the Professional League in 1989-1990. After the 2008 season he was promoted to the Twins Minor League pitching coordinator, a position he still holds.

Between: Dennis Rasmussen and Colin Rea

Up Next: Derek picks #824

Contest Announcement:  Each month I will pick a Padrograph player and if anyone picks his number during the month, they will recieve a $20 eBay gift card.  The contest for August will begin next Monday, August 10.  

 

Ohio Tim picks #613

The Player: Chris Jones

The Card: 1997 Mothers Cookies #20

How I Got the auto: I sent it to him and he signed and returned it.

About the Player: He was drafted by the Reds in 1984 and made his major debut with them in 1991.  During his career he played with both the Rockies and Diamondbacks in their inagural years.  He also played for the Astros, Mets, Giants and Brewers.  He played for the Padres in 1997 appearing in 92 games. He had signed with the Padres as a free agent and did so in again in 1999 and 2000 but did not stick with the team in those instances.  

Between: Bobby M. Jones and Deacon Jones

Up Next: Ohio Tim picks #999