As the 1984 MLB season was in the home stretch, the San Diego Padres were in an unusual spot — first place. They entered the month at the top of the NL West (78-56) 10.5 games ahead of the Houston Astros and in possession of the National League’s second-best record.
This incredible run was thanks, in no small part, to the outfield trio of Carmelo Martínez, Tony Gwynn, and Kevin McReynolds.
