San Diego Padres Owner Peter Seidler Dies at 63

Seidler Remembered for His Commitment to the Padres and Unique Approach to Ownership

Peter Seidler, owner of the San Diego Padres, has passed away at the age of 63. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but Seidler was a two-time cancer survivor.
Seidler was known for his commitment to the Padres, spending hundreds of millions of dollars on players like Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and Fernando Tatis Jr. in an effort to bring a World Series title to San Diego.
Seidler's approach to ownership was unique, dismissing the notion that San Diego was a small market and constantly redirecting questions about how the Padres could sustain their big-spending ways.
Seidler's death comes at a critical time for the Padres, who are in the process of hiring a new manager and debating whether to keep or trade star player Juan Soto.
Seidler is remembered as a beloved figure in the baseball world, with tributes pouring in from players, fellow owners, and fans.