Tony Gwynn Hall of Fame MLB

Tony Gwynn Hall of Fame MLB

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Tony Gwynn

Inducted:
2007

Tony Gwynn Hall of Fame MLB

Player Stats 

5-11, 185 lb
180 cm, 83 kg

Born
May 9, 1960
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Died
June 16, 2014
Poway, California, U.S.

Position: 
Right Fielder

College:
Long Beach Polytechnic HS

Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr., nicknamed “Mr. Padre,” was an American professional baseball player who spent his entire 20-season Major League Baseball career with the San Diego Padres from 1982 to 2001. Widely regarded as one of baseball’s greatest contact hitters, Gwynn won eight National League batting titles, tying the league record. He was selected to 15 All-Star Games and earned five Gold Glove Awards and seven Silver Slugger Awards.

Gwynn batted above .300 in 19 consecutive seasons and finished his career with a .338 batting average and 3,141 hits. He helped the Padres reach the World Series in 1984 and 1998, although the team did not win either championship. In 1999,he received the Roberto Clemente Award for his sportsmanship and community involvement.

Gwynn retired after the 2001 season and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 in his first year of eligibility.

Gwynn's Awards and Honors

  • 15× All-Star (1984–1987, 1989–1999)
  • 5× Gold Glove Award (1986–1987, 1989–1991)
  • 7× Silver Slugger Award (1984, 1986–1987, 1989, 1994–1995, 1997)
  • Roberto Clemente Award (1999)
  • 8× NL batting champion (1984, 1987–1989, 1994–1997)
  • Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award

MLB Records

    • National League record with eight career batting titles
    • Led the National League in hits seven times, tying the league record
    • Led the National League in singles seven times, an NL record
    • Batted above .300 in 19 consecutive seasons
    • Four five-hit games in one season (1993)

    MLB Teams

    San Diego Padres (1982–2001)

    MLB Draft
    1981, 3rd round
    San Diego Padres

    Number Worn
    19

    MLB Stats

    Seasons:
    20 (1982–2001)
    Games:
    2,440
    At Bats:
    9,288
    Hits:
    3,141
    Runs:
    1,383
    Doubles:
    543
    Triples:
    85
    Home Runs:
    135
    RBI:
    1,138
    Stolen Bases:
    319
    Batting Average:
    .338
    On-Base Percentage:
    .388
    Slugging Percentage:
    .459
    OPS:
    .847