Randy Jones , who won a Cy Young Award with the San Diego Padres before finishing his career with the Mets , died Tuesday at age 75.

His death was announced Wednesday by the Padres, who remembered the former left-hander as “a giant in our lives and our franchise history.”

“His impact and popularity only grew in his post-playing career, becoming a tremendous ambassador for the team and a true fan favorite,” the Padres said in a statement . “Crossing paths with RJ and talking baseball or life was a joy for everyone fortunate enough to spend time with him. Randy was committed to San Diego, the Padres, and his family.”

A cause of death was not released for Jones, who went 100-123 with a 3.42 ERA over 10 MLB seasons from 1973-82.

Jones spent the first eight of those seasons with the

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