Padden's post-career activities included duties as a talent scout for the St. Louis Browns and the Washington Senators, as well a lengthy career in the flint glass industry in Ohio.

After retiring, he attempted to gain the Democratic Party nomination for the 1912 mayoral race in his hometown of Martin's Ferry, Ohio.

[2] During the 1896 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates manager, Connie Mack, was seeking a replacement for Harry Truby, his second baseman, who was not performing well, when Padden caught his attention.

[3] Padden was playing for the Toronto Canadiens in the Eastern League, and had a reputation of being a smart and quick player with good instincts, as well as a "careful, timely batsman".

[9] On December 14, 1898, after the season was completed, Padden was traded, along with Jack O'Brien and Jimmy Slagle, to the Washington Senators in exchange for Heinie Reitz.

[10] He had a batting average of .277, established his career high in stolen bases (27), and was ejected from the game by the umpire three times, which led the league.

[3] Padden's suggestion backfired, and turned into a successful strategy for Mack, whose team, with Waddell pitching, won the game.

[3] Despite that incident, Padden and his leadership skills led the White Sox to the American League championship that season.

[7] After his lone season with the Cardinals, Padden, along with many of his teammates deserted to the newly created St. Louis Browns franchise, which was scheduled to begin playing in 1902 in the American League.

After his injury, he and his Saints manager, Mr. Ashenbach attempted to buy the Daytona Beach team of the Eastern League, but were unsuccessful.