The San Diego Padres were a minor league baseball team that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1936 through 1968. The team that would eventually become the Padres was well traveled prior to moving to San Diego.
An umpire signals an opposing baserunner is out at home plate during a 1960s Padres game.
The Pacific Coast League (PCL) is a Minor League Baseball league that operates in the Western United States. Along with the International League, it is one of two leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one grade below Major League Baseball (MLB).
The visiting Oakland Oaks prepare to travel to the ballpark on Opening Day 1903 to face the Sacramento Senators.
PCL All-Stars at the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game
Lefty O'Doul won the first Pacific Coast League MVP Award in 1927.