Houston Astros and San Diego Padres players: who played for both
Who played for both the Astros and Padres?
121 players played for both the Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres between 1969 and 2025, including Ken Caminiti, Brad Ausmus, Doug Rader and Steve Finley. 66 of them played for the Astros first and 53 for the Padres first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Ivan Murrell is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Astros first, then the Padres from 1969.
- Yuli Gurriel is the most recent: Astros first, then the Padres from 2025.
- Ken Caminiti played the most games across the two: 1,085 for the Astros and 557 for the Padres.
- 22 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Ken Caminiti.
- Most common positions on this list: P (63), OF (20), 3B (10), SS (9).
How many can you name?
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All 121 players, most games for the two first
| Player | Pos | Astros | Padres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Caminiti | 3B | 1987–1994, 1999–2000 (1085 g) | 1995–1998 (557 g) |
| Brad Ausmus | C | 1997–1998, 2001–2008 (1259 g) | 1993–1996 (303 g) |
| Doug Rader | 3B | 1967–1975 (1178 g) | 1976–1977 (191 g) |
| Steve Finley | OF | 1991–1994 (557 g) | 1995–1998 (602 g) |
| Derek Bell | OF | 1995–1999 (683 g) | 1993–1994 (258 g) |
| Nate Colbert | 1B | 1966, 1968 (39 g) | 1969–1974 (866 g) |
| Geoff Blum | 3B | 2002–2003, 2008–2010 (580 g) | 2005–2007 (309 g) |
| Phil Nevin | 3B | 1995 (18 g) | 1999–2005 (806 g) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 1B | 2016–2022 (801 g) | 2025 (16 g) |
| Jason Castro | C | 2010, 2012–2016, 2021–2022 (717 g) | 2020 (9 g) |
| Morgan Ensberg | 3B | 2000, 2002–2007 (673 g) | 2007 (30 g) |
| Ricky Gutierrez | SS | 1995–1999 (469 g) | 1993–1994 (223 g) |
| Mark Loretta | 2B | 2002, 2007–2008 (255 g) | 2003–2005 (413 g) |
| Jake Marisnick | OF | 2014–2019 (631 g) | 2021 (34 g) |
| Dickie Thon | SS | 1981–1987 (566 g) | 1988 (95 g) |
| Andujar Cedeno | SS | 1990–1994, 1996 (395 g) | 1995–1996 (169 g) |
| Luke Gregerson | P | 2015–2017 (188 g) | 2009–2013 (363 g) |
| Dave Roberts | 3B | 1981 (27 g) | 1972–1975, 1977–1978 (509 g) |
| Martin Maldonado | C | 2018–2023 (470 g) | 2025 (64 g) |
| Derrel Thomas | 2B | 1971 (5 g) | 1972–1974, 1978 (512 g) |
| Jason Lane | OF | 2002–2007 (494 g) | 2007, 2014 (6 g) |
| Brett Wallace | 1B | 2010–2013 (311 g) | 2015–2016 (183 g) |
| Ivan Murrell | OF | 1963–1964, 1967–1968 (54 g) | 1969–1973 (437 g) |
| Jerry Mumphrey | OF | 1983–1985 (325 g) | 1980 (160 g) |
| Ollie Brown | OF | 1974 (27 g) | 1969–1972 (458 g) |
| James Mouton | OF | 1994–1997 (411 g) | 1998 (55 g) |
| Craig Shipley | 3B | 1995 (92 g) | 1991–1994, 1996–1997 (371 g) |
| Chad Qualls | P | 2004–2007, 2014–2015 (380 g) | 2011 (77 g) |
| Joe Niekro | P | 1975–1985 (398 g) | 1969 (38 g) |
| Dave Magadan | 3B | 1995 (127 g) | 1999–2001 (302 g) |
| Mike Ivie | 1B | 1981–1982 (26 g) | 1971, 1974–1977 (403 g) |
| Hector Torres | SS | 1968–1970, 1973 (231 g) | 1975–1976 (186 g) |
| Cameron Maybin | OF | 2017 (21 g) | 2011–2014 (393 g) |
| Chris Burke | OF | 2004–2007 (359 g) | 2009 (32 g) |
| Jesus Guzman | 1B | 2014 (69 g) | 2011–2013 (322 g) |
| Humberto Quintero | C | 2005–2011 (344 g) | 2003–2004 (35 g) |
| Miguel Tejada | SS | 2008–2009 (316 g) | 2010 (59 g) |
| Dave Campbell | 2B | 1973–1974 (44 g) | 1970–1973 (328 g) |
| Scott Linebrink | P | 2000–2003 (48 g) | 2003–2007 (306 g) |
| Bruce Bochy | C | 1978–1980 (132 g) | 1983–1987 (209 g) |
| Larry Andersen | P | 1986–1990 (268 g) | 1991–1992 (72 g) |
| Joe Thatcher | P | 2015 (43 g) | 2007–2013 (287 g) |
| Phil Plantier | OF | 1995 (22 g) | 1993–1995, 1997 (298 g) |
| Victor Caratini | C | 2024–2025 (201 g) | 2021 (116 g) |
| Doug Brocail | P | 1995–1996, 2008–2009 (154 g) | 1992–1994, 2006–2007 (139 g) |
| Phil Maton | P | 2021–2023 (162 g) | 2017–2019 (112 g) |
| Tom Griffin | P | 1969–1976 (202 g) | 1976–1977 (51 g) |
| Dave Roberts | P | 1972–1975 (143 g) | 1969–1971 (104 g) |
| Thomas Howard | OF | 1997 (107 g) | 1990–1992 (131 g) |
| Dan Miceli | P | 2003–2004 (97 g) | 1998–1999 (133 g) |
| Curt Blefary | OF | 1969 (155 g) | 1972 (74 g) |
| Clint Barmes | SS | 2011 (123 g) | 2015 (98 g) |
| Al Osuna | P | 1990–1993 (193 g) | 1996 (10 g) |
| Josh Hader | P | 2024–2025 (119 g) | 2022–2023 (80 g) |
| Jim Deshaies | P | 1985–1991 (182 g) | 1992 (15 g) |
| Vinny Castilla | 3B | 2001 (122 g) | 2006 (72 g) |
| Ricky Stone | P | 2001–2004 (165 g) | 2004 (27 g) |
| Bill Greif | P | 1971 (7 g) | 1972–1976 (180 g) |
| Donne Wall | P | 1995–1997 (40 g) | 1998–2000 (145 g) |
| Woody Williams | P | 2007 (34 g) | 1999–2001, 2005–2006 (146 g) |
| Brian Williams | P | 1991–1994, 1999 (134 g) | 1995 (44 g) |
| Joe Musgrove | P | 2016–2017 (49 g) | 2021–2024 (106 g) |
| Mark Melancon | P | 2010–2011 (91 g) | 2021 (64 g) |
| Chris James | OF | 1993 (65 g) | 1989 (87 g) |
| Pat Neshek | P | 2015–2016 (126 g) | 2011 (25 g) |
| Jeff Fulchino | P | 2009–2011 (147 g) | 2011 (3 g) |
| Chris Jones | OF | 1992 (54 g) | 1997 (92 g) |
| Danny Coombs | P | 1963–1969 (90 g) | 1970–1971 (54 g) |
| Bud Norris | P | 2009–2013 (120 g) | 2015 (20 g) |
| Sean Bergman | P | 1998–1999 (50 g) | 1996–1997 (87 g) |
| Mike Maddux | P | 2000 (21 g) | 1991–1992 (114 g) |
| Mark Grant | P | 1993 (6 g) | 1987–1990 (127 g) |
| Jose Cruz | OF | 2008 (38 g) | 2007 (91 g) |
| Willie Blair | P | 1992 (29 g) | 1995–1996 (100 g) |
| Tom Dukes | P | 1967–1968 (60 g) | 1969–1970 (66 g) |
| Joe Pittman | 2B | 1981–1982 (67 g) | 1982 (55 g) |
| Jack Howell | 3B | 1998–1999 (61 g) | 1991 (58 g) |
| Jimmy Jones | P | 1991–1992 (52 g) | 1986–1988 (67 g) |
| Jerry DaVanon | SS | 1975–1976 (93 g) | 1969 (24 g) |
| Rick Wilkins | C | 1995–1996 (99 g) | 2001 (12 g) |
| David Newhan | OF | 2008 (64 g) | 1999–2000 (46 g) |
| Pedro Martinez | P | 1995 (25 g) | 1993–1994 (80 g) |
| Jordan Lyles | P | 2011–2013 (73 g) | 2017–2018 (31 g) |
| Gary Sutherland | 2B | 1972–1973 (21 g) | 1977 (80 g) |
| Tim Redding | P | 2001–2004 (91 g) | 2005 (9 g) |
| Anthony Bass | P | 2014 (21 g) | 2011–2013 (76 g) |
| Roberto Petagine | 1B | 1994 (8 g) | 1995 (89 g) |
| Larry Hardy | P | 1976 (15 g) | 1974–1975 (79 g) |
| Ron Villone | P | 2001, 2003 (50 g) | 1995–1996 (40 g) |
| Ronny Cedeno | SS | 2013 (51 g) | 2013 (38 g) |
| Tayler Scott | P | 2024–2025 (80 g) | 2022 (8 g) |
| Jeff Tabaka | P | 1995–1996 (42 g) | 1994–1995 (44 g) |
| Brandon Puffer | P | 2002–2003 (68 g) | 2004 (14 g) |
| Jerry Johnson | P | 1974 (34 g) | 1975–1976 (45 g) |
| Craig Kimbrel | P | 2025 (13 g) | 2015 (61 g) |
| Miguel Diaz | P | 2024 (1 g) | 2017–2019, 2021 (72 g) |
| Ron Taylor | P | 1965–1966 (68 g) | 1972 (4 g) |
| Enyel De Los Santos | P | 2025 (22 g) | 2024 (44 g) |
| Paul Clemens | P | 2013–2014 (48 g) | 2016 (16 g) |
| Hector Ambriz | P | 2012–2013 (61 g) | 2014 (1 g) |
| Wade LeBlanc | P | 2013 (4 g) | 2008–2011 (55 g) |
| Jason Heyward | OF | 2024 (24 g) | 2025 (34 g) |
| Danny Boone | P | 1982 (10 g) | 1981–1982 (47 g) |
| Oliver Perez | P | 2015 (22 g) | 2002–2003 (35 g) |
| Jarred Cosart | P | 2013–2014 (30 g) | 2016–2017 (16 g) |
| Ronn Reynolds | C | 1987 (38 g) | 1990 (8 g) |
| Ron Willis | P | 1969 (3 g) | 1970 (42 g) |
| Luis Durango | OF | 2011 (2 g) | 2009–2010 (37 g) |
| Randy Wolf | P | 2008 (12 g) | 2008 (24 g) |
| Roger Mason | P | 1989 (2 g) | 1993 (34 g) |
| Paul Siebert | P | 1974–1976 (31 g) | 1977 (4 g) |
| Josh Banks | P | 2010 (1 g) | 2008–2009 (26 g) |
| Ben Gamel | OF | 2024 (20 g) | 2023 (6 g) |
| Cody Ransom | SS | 2007 (19 g) | 2013 (5 g) |
| Vince Velasquez | P | 2015 (19 g) | 2021 (4 g) |
| Jonathan Johnson | P | 2003 (4 g) | 2002 (16 g) |
| Nick Hernandez | P | 2024–2025 (15 g) | 2023 (2 g) |
| Pedro Astacio | P | 2001 (4 g) | 2005 (12 g) |
| Sam Deduno | P | 2014–2015 (14 g) | 2011 (2 g) |
| Jack Cassel | P | 2008 (9 g) | 2007 (6 g) |
| Troy Patton | P | 2007 (3 g) | 2014 (8 g) |
From the SABR Lahman Baseball Database (CC BY-SA 3.0), 1876–2025. A season counts when the player played at least one regular-season game for the franchise.Astros seasons include the Houston Colt .45's (1962–1964).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres?
121 in the Lahman Baseball Database from 1969 to 2025, including Ken Caminiti, Brad Ausmus, Doug Rader and Steve Finley. A player counts when he played at least one regular-season game for each franchise.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both?
Ivan Murrell: Houston Astros first, then the San Diego Padres from 1969.
Who has played for both recently?
Yuli Gurriel, Martin Maldonado, Victor Caratini, Josh Hader, Joe Musgrove and Tayler Scott and 6 more, with a season for one of the two in 2024 or 2025.
Does a player count if the team has moved or changed its name?
Yes. Seasons count for today's franchise, the way the Lahman database links every team-season to a franchise. Astros seasons include the Houston Colt .45's (1962–1964).
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