Fun Facts About San Diego Padres Games

Here are some fried facts (fun, crispy, and maybe a little greasy) about San Diego Padres games that you might not know:

1. The Swinging Friar’s Origins

The Padres’ iconic 'Swinging Friar' mascot was introduced in 1958 when the team was a minor-league club. The friar represents the Franciscan missionaries who founded San Diego in 1769.

2. The Chicken Came First (Before the Friar)

Before the Swinging Friar became the main mascot, the Padres had the San Diego Chicken (aka The Famous Chicken) as an unofficial mascot in the 1970s. He became so popular that MLB teams started adopting mascots because of him!

3. Only Team with a Beach in the Stadium

Petco Park has a sandbox and beach area in the outfield park called 'The Beach', where fans can watch games while sitting on sand.

4. The Tony Gwynn 'Hit It Here' Fence

A section of the right-field wall at Petco Park is 334 feet from home plate—the same distance as the right-field wall at Qualcomm Stadium, where Padres legend Tony Gwynn racked up many of his 3,141 career hits.

5. The 'Slam Diego' Streak (2020)

In August 2020, the Padres made history by hitting a grand slam in four straight games, earning the nickname 'Slam Diego.' No other MLB team had ever done that before.

6. The Only No-Hitter in Padres History

The Padres have only one no-hitter in franchise history—thrown by Joe Musgrove on April 9, 2021, against the Texas Rangers. It was also the first no-hitter in Padres history after 8,206 games.

7. The 'Taco Time' Tradition

When the Padres score 7 runs, fans get free tacos from a local chain (usually Jack in the Box). The promotion is called 'Taco Time' and has been a staple since the early 2000s.

8. Petco Park’s Western Metal Supply Co. Building

The historic Western Metal Supply Co. building was incorporated into Petco Park’s design. Its corner is the left-field foul pole, and it’s now a restaurant and seating area.

9. The Only MLB Team Named After Religious Figures

'Padres' means 'fathers' in Spanish, referring to the Franciscan friars who founded San Diego. They’re the only MLB team with a religious name origin.

10. Trevor Hoffman’s 'Hell’s Bells' Entrance

Padres legend Trevor Hoffman, one of the greatest closers ever, entered games to AC/DC’s 'Hells Bells', making it one of the most iconic walk-up songs in baseball history.

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