Randy Jones, Padres Legend and Cy Young Winner, Passes Away

The baseball world mourns the loss of Randy Jones, the left-handed pitcher who shone with the San Diego Padres for a decade in the Major Leagues. Jones, who was awarded the Cy Young Award in 1976, passed away at the age of 75. The news was announced by the Padres, without revealing the cause or place of his death. During his career, Jones left an indelible mark on the San Diego franchise, where he played eight seasons, and also on the New York Mets, with whom he spent two seasons.

Randy Jones fue uno de los mejores lanzadores de las mayores en 1975 y 1976, obteniendo dos selecciones All-Star y convirtiéndose en el primer jugador de los Padres en ganar el Cy Young. Lanzó ocho temporadas para los Padres y dos para los Mets, con un balance de 100-123 y una efectividad de 3.42.

Jones was a prominent figure in the years 1975 and 1976, achieving two All-Star selections and becoming the first Padres player to win the Cy Young. In 1975, Jones finished second in the Cy Young voting, surpassed by Tom Seaver, after recording a 20-12 record with an ERA of 2.24, the best in the National League. A year later, he won the Cy Young Award, winning 22 games and accumulating a total of 315 1/3 innings pitched in 40 starts, including 25 complete games, leading the majors in both categories.

Randy was a cornerstone of our franchise for more than five decades. His impact and popularity only grew in his post-playing career, becoming a great ambassador for the team and a true fan favorite.
Statement from the Padres

After his retirement, Jones returned to San Diego County and became a symbol of the Padres, participating in community events and activities. In 1997, the Padres retired his number 35 and inducted him into the team’s Hall of Fame in 1999.