6 Baseball Players who Played for Padres and White Sox
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 Chicago White Sox.
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 on both the Padres and the White Sox.
James Shields
James Shields earned the nickname “Big Game James” for his reputation of delivering strong performances in crucial games. Shields began his MLB career with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2006 and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of their rotation.
During his time with the Rays, he played a crucial role in the team’s transformation from perennial cellar dwellers to American League champions. In 2008, he helped lead the Rays to their first-ever World Series appearance.
In 2012, Shields was traded to the Kansas City Royals. With the Royals, he continued to be a reliable and effective starter, helping guide the team to a World Series appearance in 2014, their first since 1985, although they were defeated by the Giants. Following his time with the Royals, Shields pitched for the Padres and the White Sox.
Shields Key Stats
- All-Star (Rays)
- 200+ Strikeout Season (Rays, Padres)
Jake Peavy
Jake Peavy, who pitched from 2002 to 2016, is best known for his time with the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox.
Over his 15-season career, Peavy won 152 games, posted a 3.63 ERA, and struck out over 2200 batters. He was named an All-Star three times (Padres, White Sox) and won the Cy Young Award in 2007 with the Padres, leading the National League in wins, ERA, and strikeouts (240).
He also won two World Series titles, one with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and another with the San Francisco Giants in 2014.
Roberto Alomar
Roberto Alomar is the quintessential Immaculate Grid player. Not only did he play for 7 different teams (Blue Jays, Padres, Indians (now Guardians), Orioles, Mets, White Sox and Diamondbacks) he played in All-Star games for 4 of them!
Alomar was an exceptional all-around player, earning 12 All-Star selections, 10 Gold Glove Awards, and 4 Silver Slugger Awards. He amassed over 2,700 hits, scored over 1500 runs and stole over 450 bases.
Alomar was also instrumental in the Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011.
Craig Kimbrel
Craig Kimbrel made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2010, quickly earning the closer role. In his rookie season, he recorded 46 saves, a 2.10 ERA, and was named the NL Rookie of the Year. He went on to lead the National League in saves for four consecutive seasons from 2011 to 2014, earning All-Star honors in each of those years.
After his time with the Braves, Kimbrel played for the San Diego Padres before being traded to the Boston Red Sox. He continued to be one of the league’s best closers, helping the Red Sox win the World Series in 2018 with some crucial postseason performances.
Kimbrel’s later career has included stints with the Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers and Phillies. His ability to strike out batters at a high rate and close out games with efficiency has been a hallmark of his career.
Kimbrel Key Stats
- All-Star (Braves, Red Sox, Cubs, Phillies)
- World Series Champ (Red Sox)
- 300+ Career Saves (Braves, Red Sox, Cubs, Phillies, Dodgers, Padres, White Sox)
- 40+ Save Season (Braves, Red Sox)
Mike Cameron
Mike Cameron, an exceptional center fielder, is known for his defensive prowess, speedy base running, and notable power. He played from 1995 until 2011, contributing to eight different teams, including the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets.
Cameron racked up 278 home runs and 968 RBIs over his 17-year career, while maintaining a batting average of .249. He was selected as an All-Star once, and his exceptional fielding earned him three Gold Glove Awards.
One of his career highlights was on May 2, 2002, when he hit four home runs in a single game, a rare accomplishment in MLB history.
Cameron Key Stats
- All-Star (Mariners)
- Gold Glove (Mariners, Padres)
- 100+ RBIs (Mariners)
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.
