Padres Spring Training FAQs, important dates
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Manager Jayce Tingler's first Spring Training at the helm of the Padres is underway.
Thirty-eight pitchers and six catchers reported to Padres camp at the Peoria Sports Complex on Wednesday. Next week, they'll be joined by a full host of position players. In total, 69 Padres are slated to compete for 25 spots on the Opening Day roster.
After some offseason wheeling and dealing, the makeup of that roster should look notably different this season. But it will be a while before Tingler begins making cuts. First, the Padres have 10 days of workouts before their Cactus League slate opens against Seattle.
"Hearing the crack of the bat, watching them move around -- they’re in pretty good spirits," Tingler said. "It’s exciting."
At this time of year, it always is.
Here's a breakdown of the key facts, figures and information for those traveling, watching or following along with the Padres this spring:
Pitchers and catchers report date
Wednesday, Feb. 12
First pitchers and catchers workout
Thursday, Feb. 13
Full squad report date
Monday, Feb. 17
First full-squad workout
Tuesday, Feb. 18
New faces to know
OF Tommy Pham, OF Trent Grisham, 2B Jurickson Profar, LHP Drew Pomeranz, RHP Zach Davies, RHP Emilio Pagán, RHP Pierce Johnson
Top prospects to know
LHP MacKenzie Gore (MLB Pipeline's No. 5 overall prospect), RHP Luis Patiño (No. 27), C Luis Campusano (No. 50), OF Taylor Trammell (No. 57), LHP Adrian Morejon, RHP Michel Baez, IF Owen Miller
Where is the facility?
Peoria Sports Complex is located at 16101 N 83rd Ave., in Peoria, Ariz. (shared with the Mariners)
Can fans attend workouts?
Yes, certain areas of the team's workouts will be open to the public. Most workouts begin between 9-9:30 a.m. PT and last until approximately one hour before the first pitch of that afternoon's Cactus League game (potentially earlier if the game is on the road).
First Cactus League game
Saturday, Feb. 22, vs. the Mariners at Peoria Sports Complex, 12:10 p.m. PT (the 27th annual charity game between the sides)
First TV game
Tuesday, Feb. 25, vs. the A's at Peoria Sports Complex, 12:10 p.m. PT (on Fox Sports San Diego)
One other notable game
The Padres' full squad and the Dodgers' full squad only square off once this spring. That matchup is set for Monday, March 9, at Peoria Sports Complex, 1:10 p.m. PT.
Last Spring Training game
Monday, March 23, vs. the Cubs at Sloan Park (in Mesa, Ariz.), 12:05 p.m. PT