Tony Gwynn

One of baseball’s greatest hitters.

Known as “Mr. Padre,” Gwynn played his entire 20-year MLB career with the San Diego Padres from 1982-2001. The left handed-hitting outfielder won eight National League batting titles, tied for the most in league history. Consistent greatness was Gwynn’s trademark at the plate: he had a .338 lifetime batting average and never hit below .309 in any full season. He also excelled in the field, earning five Gold Gloves.

Gwynn was a popular Cactus League fixture, patiently signing autographs and posing for photos with fans. Plagued by knee injuries late in his career, Gwynn retired after the 2001 season with 3,141 career hits. The Padres retired Gwynn’s number 19 in 2004. Gwynn was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, his first year of eligibility.