Tony Gwynn

Born: 10/4/1982 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-07-15 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Anthony Keith Gwynn

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Biography

Tony Gwynn was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014. Known for his speed and agility on the field, Gwynn appeared in 685 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills primarily as a consistent hitter and base stealer. He finished his career with a total of 381 hits, a batting average of 0.238, and 80 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively in various ways. He also recorded 7 home runs and 98 RBIs, further highlighting his versatility as a player. Emerging during a period marked by changing offensive dynamics in baseball, Gwynn's playing style emphasized speed and contact over power. While his home run total may not reflect the slugging prowess often celebrated in the modern game, his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset to his teams. Gwynn's legacy extends beyond his statistics, as he exemplified the hard-working, dedicated approach that earned him respect from peers and fans alike. As a retired player, Tony Gwynn's contributions to the game continue to resonate, influencing future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
685	1600	192	381	48	23	7	98	80	161	297	0.238	0.309	0.310	0.619	-4300.2

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2006	MIL	NL	32	77	5	20	2	1	0	4	3	2	15	0.260	.269 (-4%)	.336 (-18%)	.431 (-28%)	.768 (-24%)	-336.9
2007	MIL	NL	69	123	13	32	3	2	0	10	8	12	24	0.260	.268 (-3%)	.335 (-3%)	.422 (-25%)	.758 (-15%)	-324.0
2008	MIL	NL	29	42	5	8	1	0	0	1	3	4	7	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	SDP	NL	119	393	59	106	11	6	2	21	11	48	65	0.270	.262 (+3%)	.332 (+5%)	.417 (-18%)	.750 (-8%)	-479.1
2010	SDP	NL	117	289	30	59	9	3	3	20	17	41	50	0.204	.257 (-21%)	.325 (-7%)	.402 (-29%)	.728 (-19%)	-972.6
2011	LAD	NL	136	312	37	80	12	6	2	22	22	23	61	0.256	.255 (+1%)	.320 (-4%)	.399 (-12%)	.719 (-8%)	-538.0
2012	LAD	NL	103	259	29	60	8	4	0	17	13	16	52	0.232	.254 (-9%)	.318 (-13%)	.405 (-28%)	.724 (-21%)	-1043.1
2014	PHI	NL	80	105	14	16	2	1	0	3	3	15	23	0.152	.251 (-39%)	.313 (-16%)	.386 (-51%)	.700 (-35%)	-606.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2008	NLDS2	MIL	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	536	347	899	28	11	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	MIL	OF	19	14	42	1	0	0
2007	MIL	OF	39	22	49	1	1	0
2008	MIL	OF	10	5	15	0	0	0
2009	SDN	OF	110	96	297	5	8	1
2010	SDN	OF	105	72	160	5	0	0
2011	LAN	OF	121	63	140	8	1	2
2012	LAN	OF	90	57	149	6	1	0
2014	PHI	OF	42	18	47	2	0	1