Tony Gwynn

    • Born: May 9, 1960
    • Birth Place: Los Angeles, California
    • 15 Time All-Star
    • 7 Silver Slugger Awards
    • 8 Time Batting Champion
    • 5 Time Gold Glove Award
  • Tony Gwynn is a former All-Star Outfielder for the San Diego Padres. He is often considered to be one of the greatest "pure hitters" ever to play the game, completing his career with a lifetime .338 average and 3141 hits. In 2007 he was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame along with Cal Ripken, Jr.. In 9.288 career at-bats, Gwynn only struck out 434 times and never finished a full season with an average below .309.
  • Hall of Fame

    Gwynn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 9, 2007, being selected on more than 97% of ballots, the seventh highest percentage in voting history. He was elected on his first year of eligibility with Cal Ripken, Jr.. Gwynn's entered the Hall of Fame as a Padre, as he played all of his 19 seasons with the club, earning him the nickname "Mr. Padre." A record crowd of 75,000 people attended Gwynn's induction ceremony.

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