Here's a Tony Gwynn stat that will shock you

[Enfuego]

Tony Gwynn never went more than 3 consecutive starts throughout his entire career without reaching base.

 

[AlwayzRight]

He had 297 three hit games and 1 three strikeout game.

 

[sharky99]

Tony Gwynn never went more than 3 consecutive starts throughout his entire career without reaching base.

thats unreal the stats your mentioning fellas, especially playing in a pitching friendly ballpark, he was definitely a special talent and good guy.

 

[packer2012]

One of greatest hitters of all time!

 

[MikeB]

He had 297 three hit games and 1 three strikeout game.

That is absolutely amazing.

I had no idea. Has anybody else done anything like this?

 

[Porcupine]

Gwynn is the only player starting his career after 1940 with a career average of .338 or better

 

[packer2012]

Gwynn is the only player starting his career after 1940 with a career average of .338 or better

Accurate! The "Splendid Splinter" debuted in 1939!

 

[packer2012]

Three of my four sons had a brief interaction with Tony years ago at an Indiana Pacer game. Tony was truly a gentleman and had great respect for the fans and the game of baseball. This further separates him from so many current day athletes.... who need their collective butts kicked.

 

[JustinCruise]

Incredible Stats. A true baseball player. The game could use many more like him today

 

[packer2012]

Afraid there won't be many (if any). Agents, lawyers, refugees from Cuba...... hard to have things like they used to be!

 

[JustinCruise]

Afraid there won't be many (if any). Agents, lawyers, refugees from Cuba...... hard to have things like they used to be!

I would just love to see some more guys that know how to play fundamental baseball. That's whats lacking today IMO. Get em on, get em over, get em in.

 

[packer2012]

It's like LeBron did it. Who needs to hang around and learn any fundamentals. Just jump right up if you are a genetic freak and start pretending you are Michael Jordan. Pretty pathetic act, by the way!

 

[WorldNumberOne]

Victor Martinez reminds me a little of Gwynn...