1974 San Diego Padres Schedule and Roster at San Diego Stadium
The 1974 San Diego Padres page from the Kessler Baseball Fans Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the team’s roster, recruiting and pitching lineup as well as their home and away schedule for the season. The Padres, managed by John McNamara, featured a mix of seasoned players like Willie McCovey and Nate Colbert in the infield, with Glenn Beckert and Derrel Thomas bolstering the roster. Key pitchers included Steve Arlin, Bill Greif, and Jim McAndrew, while the bullpen was expected to be shared among Mike Corkins and Gary Ross. The roster highlighted the challenges faced, especially in pitching depth, and emphasized local fan engagement with the schedule of home games at San Diego Stadium, which had a capacity of 47,634.