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A southpaw who logged 1,766 innings in a single team’s colors, finished 73 games, and notched 19 shutouts. Now, the baseball community is mourning his loss at the age of 75. The San Diego Padres shared the news on Wednesday: Randy Jones has passed away.
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This pitcher fundamentally altered the trajectory of the franchise that selected him in 1972. His reign in the mid-1970s set benchmarks that remain largely unmatched to this day.
RIP Randy Jones, crafty lefty who twice won 20 games and won a Cy Young for the Padres. 75.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 19, 2025
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His journey from a pitcher battling to find his footing to the 1975 Comeback Player of the Year and then the 1976 Cy Young Award winner commanded admiration throughout the sport. That season was a standout: 22 victories, a 2.43 earned run average, and 25 complete games. It solidified his place among the best in the game.
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