1975 San Diego Padres Schedule and Roster Overview for MLB Season
The 1975 Kessler Baseball Fans Guide features a detailed overview of the San Diego Padres, focusing on their roster, pitching staff, and scheduled games. The Padres are noted for lacking a strong pitching staff but having potential talent in Randy Jones, Dave Freisen, Bill Greif, and Dan Spillner. Veteran players like Alan Foster, Vicente Romo, and others are expected to contribute from the bullpen. Behind the plate, Fred Kendall is set to handle the catching duties, while Willie McCovey hopes to maintain his power despite aging. The infield includes Tito Fuentes, Enzo Hernandez, and Dave Roberts, with Roberts struggling in the previous season. The outfield sees contributions from players like Jon Grubb and Bobby Tolan. Manager John McNamara leads the team, with coaches Jim Davenport, Dick Sisler, and Whitey Wietelmann.