In the 1992 Olympics, Padilla got into just one game as Pacheco's backup, going 3 for 5 with 3 RBI against Spain. The Havana native was 0 for 1 in the 1993 Intercontinental Cup as a defensive sub for Pacheco; in four games, he handled two chances without an error. He did not play in the Gold Medal game win versus the USA. He went 0 for 1 in the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games.