Peter Seidler, the San Diego Padres owner who brought national relevance to his franchise with unprecedented spending and other bold moves, died Tuesday. He was 63.
Seidler’s family requested that the cause of death remain private. Seidler, who had been dealing with an undisclosed illness, announced in a Sept. 18 statement that he had undergone an unspecified medical procedure, adding that he would not be able to attend Padres games for the rest of the 2023 season.
“The Padres organization mourns the passing of our beloved Chairman and owner, Peter Seidler,” Padres CEO Erik Greupner said in a statement.
“Today, our love and prayers encircle Peter’s family as they grieve the loss of an extraordinary husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Peter was a kind and generous man who was devoted to his wife, children, and extended family. He also consistently exhibited heartfelt compassion for others, especially those less fortunate.
“His impact on the city of San Diego and the baseball world will be felt for generations. His generous spirit is now firmly embedded in the fabric of the Padres. Although he was our Chairman and owner, Peter was at his core a Padres fan. He will be dearly missed.”
Seidler was the grandson of former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers owner…
