Tony Gwynn

Played For
San Diego Padres (1982-2001)

Primary Team
San Diego Padres

Awards
All-Star (15) 1984-1987, 1989-1999
Batting Champion (8) 1984, 1987-1989,1994-1997
Gold Glove (5): 1986,1987,1989,1994,1995,1997
ML - Branch Rickey Award 1995
ML - Lou Gehrig Memorial Award 1998
ML - Roberto Clemente Award 1999
Silver Slugger (7): National League Outfield - 1984,1986,1987,1989,1994,1995,1997
Hall of Fame 2007

Gwynn was often considered the best pure hitter of his era. His remarkable total of eight batting titles (tying him with Honus Wagner for the most in NL history) included five of the top eleven single-season batting averages compiled since the end of World War II Gwynn was unique for his era. Despite the fact that he played much of his career at a "power position" (right field is known for producing sluggers) during a time when home runs were at an all-time high, he was not a home run threat, never hitting more than 17 in any one season during his major league career. Instead, Gwynn made a name for himself by being one of the most consistent hitters for contact in the game's history. He struck out only 434 times in 9,288 career at-bats, and never batted below .309 in any full season, although he hit .289 in his rookie season. He played his entire career for the San Diego Padres. Gwynn was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.