The San Diego Padres have been historically great in their first 9 home games. They have 5 shutouts this season at Petco Park while surrendering fewer than 12 runs in their home games this year. The only other MLB team to do that over its first 9 home games of a season was the St. Louis Brown Stockings in 1876. That was the first season Major League Baseball was played.
San Diego has shut out the Atlanta Braves(2x), Cleveland Guardians, and Colorado Rockies(2x) at home to begin the regular season. They have outscored their opposition 46-11 at home. The San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Guardians are the only undefeated teams at home a few weeks into the regular season. Will the Padres maintain their great play at home?
San Diego Padres Season Summary
In 9 home games this season, the @Padres have thrown 5 shutouts while allowing fewer than a dozen total runs.
The only other MLB team to do that over its first 9 home games of a season was the St. Louis Brown Stockings in 1876 – the very first year of MLB. pic.twitter.com/k6RbjWh0zZ
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) April 13, 2025
San Diego has gotten off to a dazzling start. At 12-3, they have the league’s best record. San Diego’s offense has been stellar. They are leading the league in batting average, 11th in runs scored, fifth in On-Base Percentage, and sixth in OPS. Their offense has been paced by Right Fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. He is seventh in the league in batting average.
The Padres have also had a great start from their pitching staff. They are second in ERA, second in opposing batting average, and fourth in WHIP. Free agent signing Nick Pivetta is 2-1 with a 1.59 ERA. Robert Suarez is also leading the league in saves.
Final Thoughts
The San Diego Padres look to continue their home dominance later today against the Colorado Rockies. San Diego is eyeing their third consecutive shutout. San Diego has been special this season, and their performance at home has been one of the main reasons why.
