The Padres adopted its mascot, The Swinging Friar, in 1958, a cartoon-like figure depicted as a friar with a brown hooded cloak, a tonsure (hair shaven as part of a sacred rite), and sandals.

In fact, he and his signs have become a part of the ballpark fun and experience. Purchased in 2017, the Stang family moved into Diamond Terrace, striking gold on Padres broadcasts shortly after.

The Padres adopted its mascot, The Swinging Friar, in 1958, a cartoon-like figure depicted as a friar with a brown hooded cloak, a tonsure (hair shaven as part of a sacred rite), and sandals.