2004 Arizona Diamondbacks | ||
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League | National League | |
Division | West | |
Ballpark | Bank One Ballpark | |
City | Phoenix, Arizona | |
Record | 51–111 (.315) | |
Divisional place | 5th | |
Owners | Ken Kendrick Jerry Colangelo | |
General managers | Joe Garagiola, Jr. | |
Managers | Bob Brenly and Al Pedrique | |
Television | FSN Arizona KTVK (3TV) (Thom Brennaman, Mark Grace, Greg Schulte, Joe Garagiola) | |
Radio | KTAR (620 AM) (Greg Schulte, Jeff Munn, Ken Phelps) | |
Stats | ESPN.com Baseball Reference | |
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The 2004 Arizona Diamondbacks looked to improve on their 84–78 record from 2003. The D-backs hoped to contend for a postseason berth in what was a weaker National League West than in years past. However, just three years after winning a World Series title, the Diamondbacks instead finished the season with a record of 51–111, the worst record by any National League team since the 1965 Mets won one fewer game. The one highlight of a disastrous season was when Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game on May 18, 2004. The franchise record would not be threatened until 2021, when they finished 52–110. Despite the 110-loss season in 2021, the Diamondbacks didn't earn the first overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, as the Baltimore Orioles finished with a 52–110 record, but were worse due to records against American League opponents.