The Chase Headley era is officially over in San Diego. The team announced on Saturday, May 12th, that they had designated the third baseman for assignment after the veteran struggled mightily to begin the 2018 season. Whether you were a fan of his or not, Chase Headley goes down as one of the better hitters in San Diego Padres history.
Headley earned just 52 at-bats this season, recording six hits, two runs scored, and four runs driven in. Even his ability to get on base failed him as Headley posted a minuscule .233 OBP.
While the overwhelming sentiment among Padres’ fans was joy and relief after hearing the breaking news, it’s important to take a step back and appreciate what Chase Headley has done for this franchise.