India, Nov. 19 -- Former Major League Baseball pitcher Randy Jones passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 75, the San Diego Padres announced.

Jones, also known as 'Junkman', was the "cornerstone of our franchise for over five decades," The Padres wrote.

We do not know the cause of his death yet, but we do know that Jones left a significant impact on the Padres and the city of San Diego. "Randy was committed to San Diego, the Padres, and his family," the team said. "He was a giant in our lives and our franchise history."

His No. 35 was retired by the Padres in 1997, and he remains a key figure in the franchise's early history.

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