They don’t make them like Randy Jones anymore, do they? Known for fast pace-of-play and a masterful sinker, the former San Diego Padres pitcher had a big impact on the game of baseball, one that continues to this day as the former All-Star continues to visit Padres workouts to offer his insight into the game.
A fifth-round draft choice out of Division III Chapman University in 1972, Jones wasted no time in reaching the major leagues, making his debut against the New York Mets on June 16, 1973. Making 19 starts in his debut season, Jones finished with a 7-6 record, 3.