1981 San Diego Padres

Franchise seasons · 1980s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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San Diego Padres franchise archive · Available years: 1969–2025 · 57 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1983 San Diego Padres	81–81	23	18
1982 San Diego Padres	81–81	24	14
1981 San Diego Padres · Current season	41–69	20	14
1980 San Diego Padres	73–89	21	15
1979 San Diego Padres	68–93	22	13

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Mike Armstrong	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	6.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Danny Boone	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.33	2.84	Average (54) — 46 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.84 over 63.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Curtis	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.67	5.13	Below average (43) — 195 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 5.13 over 66.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Juan Eichelberger	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	3.50	Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 141.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Fireovid	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	2.73	Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.73 over 26.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fred Kuhaulua	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.33	2.45	Average (53) — 61 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 29.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Littlefield	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.00	3.66	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 64.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tim Lollar	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	6.10	Below average (37) — 211 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 6.10 over 76.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gary Lucas	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.00	2.00	Strong (60) — 3 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.00 over 90.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Mura	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	138.67	4.28	Average (46) — 172 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 138.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Eric Show	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	3.13	Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 23.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Urrea	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	2.39	Average (55) — 35 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.39 over 49.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chris Welsh	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.67	3.78	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.78 over 123.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rick Wise	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.00	3.77	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 98.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Doug Gwosdz	Catchers	10	batting	24	4	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Terry Kennedy	Catchers	16	batting	382	115	2	.301	—	—	Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Swisher	Catchers	9	batting	28	4	0	.143	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Randy Bass	Infielders	5	batting	176	37	4	.210	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Juan Bonilla	Infielders	3	batting	369	107	1	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Barry Evans	Infielders	8	batting	93	30	0	.323	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tim Flannery	Infielders	6	batting	67	17	0	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Broderick Perkins	Infielders	15	batting	254	71	2	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 99 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Phillips	Infielders	10	batting	29	6	0	.207	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mario Ramírez	Infielders	14	batting	13	1	0	.077	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Luis Salazar	Infielders	4	batting	400	121	3	.303	—	—	Average (58) — 36 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ozzie Smith	Infielders	1	batting	450	100	0	.222	—	—	Below average (43) — 358 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Edwards	Outfielders	24	batting	112	24	2	.214	—	—	Average (46) — 309 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ruppert Jones	Outfielders	22	batting	397	99	4	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Lefebvre	Outfielders	18	batting	246	63	8	.256	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
José Moreno	Outfielders	14	batting	48	11	0	.229	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gene Richards	Outfielders	17	batting	393	113	3	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jerry Turner	Outfielders	20	batting	31	7	2	.226	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alan Wiggins	Outfielders	2	batting	14	5	0	.357	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Craig Stimac	Outfielders	7	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 San Diego Padres season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:03:51.531861+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.