1988 San Diego Padres season


The 1988 San Diego Padres season was the 20th season in franchise history. Tony Gwynn set a National League record by having the lowest batting average to win a batting title.

Offseason

Team president Chub Feeney resigned after giving the finger to fans carrying a sign reading "SCRUB CHUB" on Fan Appreciation Night.

Opening Day starters

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Notable transactions

Player stats

Batting

Starters by position

Note: Pos = position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
PosPlayerGABHAvg.HRRBI
CBenito Santiago139492122.2481046
1BKeith Moreland143511131.256564
2BRoberto Alomar143545145.266941
SSGarry Templeton11036290.249336
3B8024758.235219
LF12136586.2361865
CF12833388.2641142
RF133521163.313770

Other batters

Pitching

Starting pitchers

Other pitchers

Relief pitchers

Award winners

1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Farm system

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Las Vegas, Riverside, Spokane