Quick Facts
- Founded: 1969 (National League expansion)
- Current uniform colors: Dark blue, Sand, and White
- Logo design: White interlocking 'S' and 'D'
- Hometown Hero: Tony Gwynn
- Nicknames: The Friars, the "Pads" (pronounced as "Pods")
- Most winning season: (1998) 98–64. Western Division Title and National League Pennant Winners.
- Most losing season: (1969) 52–110
- Local television: Fox Sports San Diego.
- TV announcers: Dick Enberg, Mark Grant, Tony Gwynn (occasionally), Mark Neely (substitute).
- Local radio: 1090 AM XX 1090 (pronounced "Double X"), La Poderosa 860 AM (en español).
- Radio announcers: Ted Leitner, Andy Masur, Jerry Coleman (home day games).
- Spring training facility: Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ
- Rivals: Arizona Diamondbacks (Division), Colorado Rockies (Division), Los Angeles Dodgers (Division, geographical), San Francisco Giants (Division), St. Louis Cardinals (Post-Season), Seattle Mariners (Inter-league)
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