The 1986 San Diego Padres season was the 18th season in franchise history.
Offseason
January 28, 1986: Dane Iorg was signed as a free agent by the Padres. March 25, 1986: Mario Ramírez was released by the Padres.
Regular season
August 17, 1986: Pete Rose played in the last game of his career. It was a game against the San Diego Padres, and Rose was struck out by Goose Gossage. September 20, 1986: Tony Gwynn became the 5th player since 1900 to steal 5 bases in one game. He accomplished the feat against the Houston Astros.
Opening Day starters
Tim Flannery
Steve Garvey
Tony Gwynn
Terry Kennedy
Carmelo Martínez
Kevin McReynolds
Graig Nettles
Eric Show
Garry Templeton
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Roster
Notable transactions
July 9, 1986: Tim Stoddard was traded by the Padres to the New York Yankees for Ed Whitson.
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Award winners
Tony Gwynn, National League Leader At-Bats (642) Tony Gwynn, National League Leader Hits (211) Tony Gwynn, National League Leader Runs (107) Craig Lefferts, National League Leader for Appearances by a Pitcher (83) 1986 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Tony Gwynn, outfield, starter