- Dave Tomlin had a good year as a set-up man for San Diego closer Rollie Fingers. After the season he was traded (along with $125,000 cash) to the Texas Rangers for Gaylord Perry. Dave never played for the Rangers -- he was sold to the Cincinnati Reds during spring training in 1978.
- 1977 Stats: 4-4, 3 saves, 3.01 ERA in 76 games
- 1977 Highlights:
- May 31 - Pitched two scoreless innings to pick up his first win of the year. The Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2.
- Aug 5 - Won his third game of the year by pitching three scoreless innings as the Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3.
- Other card blogs: 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980
