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June 2025
Recap
Monthly Record: 18-7
Overall Record: 54.26
Position: 1st
Games Back: +10
The Good
We were really able to pull away from the pack this month. The owner isn’t too happy that I wasn't able to cut down on our expenses this season, but we’re in the midst of a possible dynasty. Maybe if we win it all he’ll get off my back.
We finally got some production from behind the plate. Campusano hit .347/.412/.542 this month. Abrams and Tocci both continue to look incredibly consistent. Abrams hit .326/.439/.484 with 7 doubles and 7 steals, and Tocci hit .333/.368/.456.
The starters are still looking good. James Paxton led the way this month by looking like his old self. He showed he’s still got a bit left in the tank by going 3-0 with a 3.18 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. Weathers was close behind with a 1-0 record, 2.53 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 7.0 K/9. The bullpen was nearly untouchable this month. Five of our relievers posted sub-1.00 WHIP.
Here’s a look at the Padres that made the All-Star team this year.
SP Shane Bieber - 7-5, 3.59 ERA, 90.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP James Paxton - 8-1, 2.64 ERA, 95.1 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 1.7 WAR
CL Blake Cederlind - 22 SV, 3.62 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 0.1 WAR
2B CJ Abrams - .311/.391/.476, 9 HR, 24 SB, 3.5 WAR
3B Manny Machado - .324/.386/.603, 18 HR, 3.7 WAR
SS Fernando Tatis Jr. .341/.401/.585, 15 HR, 12 SB, 5.3 WAR (Most votes, injured)
Former Padres player CF Alex Verdugo also was named to the NL squad
The Bad
Our offense is playing well as a whole, but there were a few concerning performances this month. Marcano hit just .252. Machado wasn’t much better at .253, although he did add 7 HR. Lee also struggled with just a .236 average. Like Machado, he did show a bit of pop though, with 6 HR.
The Ugly
You knew the injuries were coming. I’m just amazed that it took this long for us to get hit. Pierce Johnson suffered a torn UCL and is done for the year. He isn’t expected to be back until mid-season next year. Tatis Jr. also got hit with the injury bug. He strained his abs avoiding a tag on a triple. He’ll be out a minimum of 5 weeks.
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