1985 San Diego Padres season

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Owner(s) Joan Kroc Manager(s) Dick Williams		General manager(s) Jack McKeon
Local television KCSTCox Cable(Dave Campbell, Jerry Coleman, Bob Chandler, Ted Leitner) Local radio KFMB (AM)(Dave Campbell, Jerry Coleman)XEXX(Gustavo Lopez, Mario Thomas Zapiain)

The 1985 San Diego Padres season was the 17th season in franchise history. Led by manager Dick Williams, the Padres were unable to defend their National League championship.

Offseason

December 3, 1984: Doug Gwosdz was drafted from the Padres by the San Francisco Giants in the 1984 rule 5 draft.

January 3, 1985: Jerry Royster was signed as a free agent by the Padres.

February 7, 1985: Fritzie Connally was traded by the Padres to the Baltimore Orioles for Vic Rodriguez.

February 13, 1985: Greg Harris was purchased from the Padres by the Texas Rangers.

February 16, 1985: Roberto Alomar was signed by the Padres as an amateur free agent.

Regular season

Steve Garvey's errorless games streak ended on April 14, 1985. The streak started on June 26, 1983.

LaMarr Hoyt tied a club record by winning 11 straight decisions.

Opening Day starters

Notable transactions

April 6, 1985: Mitch Williams was traded by the Padres to the Texas Rangers for Randy Asadoor.

Starters by position

Note: Pos = position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Award winners

Garry Templeton, tied Major League record with four Intentional Walks in a game on July 5, 1985

1985 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

LaMarr Hoyt, Pitcher, Reserve

Hoyt was the Winning Pitcher for the National League

Garry Templeton, Shortstop, Reserve

LaMarr Hoyt, All-Star Game Most Valuable Player

References

1985 San Diego Padres season Wikipedia

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