10 Baseball Players who Played for Padres and Dodgers
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Padres and the Dodgers. It’s a mix of well-known All-Stars along with some under-the-radar players that you may have forgotten played for both teams.
Manny Machado
Manny Machado is currently one of the most talented third basemen and shortstops in MLB. He made his MLB debut in 2012 with the Baltimore Orioles and has since played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.
Known for his powerful hitting and stellar defensive abilities, Machado has earned multiple All-Star selections and Gold Glove Awards.
As of the end of the 2022 season, Machado has amassed more than 275 home runs and 850 RBIs, with a career batting average in the mid .280s. Additionally, his strong performances have played a pivotal role in postseason runs, particularly with the Dodgers in 2018.
*Machado has previously been the most popular player for this square (Grid 124)
Machado Key Stats
- All-Star (Orioles, Padres)
- Gold Glove (Orioles)
- Silver Slugger (Padres)
- 100+ RBI Season (Padres)
Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez, who played from 2004 to 2018, made his mark as a first baseman primarily with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he also suited up for the Rangers, Red Sox and Mets in his 15 year career.
Gonzalez was a formidable player, notching over 2,000 hits, 317 home runs, and maintaining a .287 career batting average. He was a five-time All-Star (Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers) and won four Gold Glove Awards (Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers), solidifying his reputation as both a powerful hitter and excellent fielder.
Even though he’s probably best known as a Padre or Dodger, his best season arguably came in 2011 with the Red Sox when he hit .338 (led the majors with 213 hits) with 27 home runs and 117 RBIs.
Matt Kemp
Matt Kemp was a powerful outfielder best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he played from 2006 to 2014, and again in 2018. He also played for the Padres, Braves, Rockies and Reds.
Kemp was an offensive weapon, hitting .284 with over 1800 hits, 287 home runs and 1031 RBIs in his career. However, he was also great in the field, earning two Gold Gloves for his exceptional defense.
His best season came in 2011 when he won a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger, was named an All-Star, and finished second in the MVP voting, thanks to a .324 average, 39 home runs, 126 RBIs, and 40 stolen bases.
Kemp Key Stats
- All-Star (Dodgers)
- Gold Glove (Dodgers)
- Silver Slugger (Dodgers)
- 100+ RBI Season (Dodgers, Padres)
- 40+ Stolen Base Season (Dodgers)
Andy Ashby
Andy Ashby, a prominent player from 1991 to 2004, is best remembered for his time as a starting pitcher with the Padres, but also had stops with the Phillies, Dodgers, Rockies and Braves.
Ashby was known for his sinker and slider, winning 98 games throughout his career. His best years were with the Padres, including a standout 1998 season where he won 17 games and helped lead the team to a National League pennant.
A two-time All-Star, Ashby was a consistent and dependable pitcher, providing a solid presence in the rotation for a decade.
Yu Darvish
Yu Darvish is in his 11th year in the majors. He has played for 4 different clubs during that span including the Rangers, Padres, Cubs and Dodgers.
Darvish has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the game since entering the league in 2012. He’s been a 5x All-Star (Rangers, Padres) and has been the Cy Young runner-up twice (’13 & ’20).
Darvish’s dominance combined with how recently he’s played for multiple teams will make him a popular pick for a few grid squares.
Steve Finley
Steve Finley, known for his prowess as a center fielder, had a career that spanned from 1989 to 2007, during which he played for multiple MLB teams, including the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Acknowledged twice as an All-Star and five times as a Gold Glove Award recipient, he compiled 304 home runs and 1167 RBIs, alongside a solid 320 career stolen bases.
He averaged .271 at the plate over his 19 seasons. Finley was also a key contributor to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ World Series triumph in 2001.
Finley Key Stats
- All-Star (Padres, Diamondbacks)
- Gold Glove (Padres, Diamondbacks, Dodgers)
- 100+ RBIs (Diamondbacks)
Hunter Renfroe
Hunter Renfroe is in his 8th year in the majors and he’s bounced around with multiple teams in his career. He’s currently with the Angels, but has played for the Padres, Rays, Brewers and Red Sox.
Renfroe has been a consistent starter in right field with pretty much every team he’s played for and considering he’s been at 5 different teams since 2019, there is a good chance he’ll be a popular pick for multiple grid squares.
Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson was one of my favorite baseball players growing up. In fact, somewhere in a closet, I have a baseball card binder with over 150 Rickey Henderson baseball cards.
Most of us probably remember Henderson as an Oakland A, back in the late 80s playing on the same A’s teams as the Bash Brothers.
But, he played for an incredible 25 years in the majors and played on 9 different teams during that span.
Rickey played 14 years with the A’s, but he also played for the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
So, not only is he an acceptable answer for a player who played for both the Padres and the Dodgers, but Rickey Henderson is a very versatile Immaculate Grid answer that you can use quite often.
In fact, he also had over 1400 career stolen bases, over 2200 runs and over 3000 hits (all of which could appear as possible categories).
Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield was a beast on the baseball field and is a beast on the Immaculate Grid. He played from 1988 to 2009, suiting up for eight different teams – Marlins, Dodgers, Brewers, Yankees, Braves, Padres, Tigers and Mets.
Sheffield helped the Marlins snag a World Series Championship in ’97. Over his career, he cranked out 509 home runs (one of 28 players who hit over 500) and had a solid .292 batting average.
Sheffield was a nine-time All-Star, but his multiple stops along his career are what makes him really stand out for this particular game.
David Wells
David Wells, nicknamed “Boomer”, was a major force on the baseball mound from 1987 to 2007, spending time with the Blue Jays, Yankees, Padres, and several other teams including Tigers, Red Sox, Dodgers, Reds, Orioles and White Sox.
A key player in the Yankees’ ’98 World Series win, Wells also pitched a rare perfect game that same year.
His career stats are impressive, with a total of 239 wins and over 2,200 strikeouts over the course of 21 seasons.
Fred McGriff
Fred McGriff was a powerhouse over his 19-year career in majors. Over that time he played for 6 different teams including the Rays, Braves, Blue Jays, Padres, Cubs and Dodgers.
Earning the nickname “Crime Dog” from Chris Berman, McGriff smashed over 490 home runs (career high of 36 in 1989 with the Blue Jays) and 1500 RBIs.
He was a key player in the Braves’ 1995 World Series win and made the All-Star team five times. McGriff was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.
