#1 player in Padres history

[OhioBoy]

Who is the greatest position player in franchise history?

[OhioBoy]

Tony Gwynn in a landslide.

[BenHertz]

If Dave Winfield had played longer for the Padres, it would've been a closer race.

I went with Tony Gwynn, Sr.

[gman5431]

This is a slam dunk.

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[KCGHOST]

No contest here.

[OhioBoy]

Perhaps a better question would be is there any other team with such a big gap between the #1 and #2 ranked player?

[BenHertz]

Originally Posted by OhioBoy

Perhaps a better question would be is there any other team with such a big gap between the #1 and #2 ranked player?

Maybe the Kansas City Royals - George Brett and ... Frank White...? I'm not very familiar with Royals history.

[OhioBoy]

Originally Posted by BenHertz

Maybe the Kansas City Royals - George Brett and ... Frank White...? I'm not very familiar with Royals history.

That is the only other comparison that comes to mind for me as well. Even then thou Amos Otis, Hal McRae, Willie Wilson, &Frank White would likely be closer to Brett due to their longevity with the team than what Winfield is to Gwynn. The Padres have had very few long tenured hitters. It's quite amazing really for a franchise in it's 40th season. Gary Templeton is 2nd in career plate appearances with 4860. The Royals also in their 40th season have had 7 players with at least that many PA's

[Steve Jeltz]

Gwynn is head and shoulders above the rest of the choices. Had Winfield played the majority of his career in San Diego and Ozzie Smith wasn't traded, this poll would be much closer.

[Extra Innings]

Originally Posted by Steve Jeltz

Gwynn is head and shoulders above the rest of the choices. Had Winfield played the majority of his career in San Diego and Ozzie Smith wasn't traded, this poll would be much closer.

Gwynn wins this one easily. Does anyone remember why Ozzie was traded in the first place? He was coming off his All-Star season in '81. Did Padres mgmt think he had reached his peak?

[Captain Cold Nose]

Originally Posted by Extra Innings

Gwynn wins this one easily. Does anyone remember why Ozzie was traded in the first place? He was coming off his All-Star season in '81. Did Padres mgmt think he had reached his peak?

They received another All-Star shortstop in return in Garry Templeton. One who they thought could provide more offense.

[Extra Innings]

Originally Posted by Captain Cold Nose

They received another All-Star shortstop in return in Garry Templeton. One who they thought could provide more offense.

Ahhh, thats right. Templeton wrote his own ticket out of St. Louis after his gesture toward the fans. Its ironic how a guy that Cards fans didn't like was replaced with Ozzie Smith; one of the most beloved players in St. Louis.