Tony Gwynn is one of only 6 MLB players with 3,100+ hits and fewer than 500 strikeouts — and the only member of that club to debut in the last 90 years. So excited to celebrate him with today’s MLB Network tribute, on what would have been his 60th birthday. San Diego Padres National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾

Super Sky Point on the 60th B-Day of the best pure hitter of my lifetime, the always classy Tony Gwynn. You are missed. #RIP

#Padres Tony Gwynn never batted .400 in a season, but he maintained a .403 batting average over a 179 game span from July 3, 1993 to May 9, 1995. He struck out just 26 times to a whopping 281 hits during that stretch.

The legendary ‘94 All-Star Game is now on MLB Network. With Maddux, Mussina, Smith and Johnson on the mound, a reminder: Tony Gwynn faced Hall of Famers for a total of 541 plate appearances. That’s a full season of PAs against Hall of Fame pitchers. He batted .331/.371/.426.

Get to know Tony Gwynn, kids. 👀 Watch #MrPadre’s 6-hit game from 1993 next at 3pm ET!

Hang tough. Always respected your Pops!

Indeed. However, he made the sensible choice once his bold plans failed to fall into place. People forget, the only reason Marino was even available that late was due to some nasty rumors about partying too much. The Mosebar pick was a very sensible choice.

MAYOCK SZN I don't recognize some of these guys as legends cuz I see quitters.

Why did they stop making these sweet bastards? I’d buy ten packs tomorrow.

Nice work!

He absolutely belongs.

Seals Stadium, San Francisco (1931-1959) - This iconic ballpark hosted two minor league teams in San Francisco Seals and Mission Reds of PCL. In 1958, the 22,900-seat ballpark attained big league status when MLB Giants moved in as they awaited the construction of Candlestick Park

Just a friendly reminder that Ichiro is a magician. 🧙‍♂️

Well said!

Just left the Salt Lake Cit protest. That was not about George Floyd, and it sure had nothing to do with racial equality, or justice.

Whurlitzer and Leak had the stats, but no way the Bears turn around the season so dramatically without Tanner Boyle’s fighting spirit. The team just took on his fucking identity.

Two tough SOB'S. Monte fractured his neck in the "Ghost to the Post" game. Didn't miss many snaps in that one.

"I signed with the Milwaukee #Braves for $3,000. That bothered my dad, because he didn't have that kind of dough. But we eventually scraped it up." #MLBDraft2020 #Brewers #MLB

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I may have to pick this dude up with my final reserve pick in our upcoming roto draft (32nd season)!