Tony Gwynn
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1982-2001)
Tony Gwynn was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 2001 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 20 seasons. In 2,440 career games, he hit .338 with 3,141 hits, 135 home runs, and 1,138 RBI. Tony Gwynn was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 and was a 15-time All-Star, a 5-time Gold Glove, a 7-time Silver Slugger, and a Roberto Clemente Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 30,602.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 6/16/2014 in Poway, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1982-07-19
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 2007 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- 15× All-Star · 5× Gold Glove · 7× Silver Slugger · Roberto Clemente Award
Full name: Anthony Keith Gwynn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,440 | 9,288 | 1,383 | 3,141 | 543 | 85 | 135 | 1,138 | 319 | 790 | 434 | .338 | .388 | .459 | .847 | 30,602 |
Career AVG .338 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +28.8% above league average.
Career OBP .388 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.
Career SLG .459 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.
Career OPS .847 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SDN | NL | 54 | 190 | 33 | 55 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 16 | .289 | .261 (+11%) | .324 (+4%) | .388 (avg) | .712 (+2%) | 49.2 |
| 1983 | SDN | NL | 86 | 304 | 34 | 94 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 7 | 23 | 21 | .309 | .260 (+19%) | .324 (+9%) | .389 (-5%) | .714 (+2%) | 125.4 |
| 1984 | SDN | NL | 158 | 606 | 88 | 213 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 71 | 33 | 59 | 23 | .351 | .259 (+35%) | .322 (+27%) | .384 (+15%) | .707 (+21%) | 2734.0 |
| 1985 | SDN | NL | 154 | 622 | 90 | 197 | 29 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 14 | 45 | 33 | .317 | .257 (+23%) | .323 (+13%) | .390 (+4%) | .714 (+8%) | 1099.5 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 160 | 642 | 107 | 211 | 33 | 7 | 14 | 59 | 37 | 52 | 35 | .329 | .257 (+28%) | .325 (+17%) | .395 (+18%) | .720 (+18%) | 2347.9 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 157 | 589 | 119 | 218 | 36 | 13 | 7 | 54 | 56 | 82 | 35 | .370 | .262 (+41%) | .331 (+35%) | .415 (+23%) | .746 (+28%) | 3860.4 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | 133 | 521 | 64 | 163 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 70 | 26 | 51 | 40 | .313 | .254 (+23%) | .317 (+17%) | .377 (+10%) | .695 (+13%) | 1429.9 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | 158 | 604 | 82 | 203 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 62 | 40 | 56 | 30 | .336 | .254 (+32%) | .319 (+22%) | .375 (+13%) | .694 (+17%) | 2140.3 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | 141 | 573 | 79 | 177 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 72 | 17 | 44 | 23 | .309 | .257 (+20%) | .324 (+10%) | .385 (+8%) | .710 (+9%) | 942.3 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 134 | 530 | 69 | 168 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 62 | 8 | 34 | 19 | .317 | .255 (+24%) | .323 (+10%) | .384 (+12%) | .708 (+11%) | 1020.5 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 128 | 520 | 77 | 165 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 41 | 3 | 46 | 16 | .317 | .255 (+24%) | .322 (+15%) | .377 (+10%) | .699 (+12%) | 1285.6 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 122 | 489 | 70 | 175 | 41 | 3 | 7 | 59 | 14 | 36 | 19 | .358 | .265 (+35%) | .332 (+20%) | .403 (+23%) | .735 (+22%) | 2034.1 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 110 | 419 | 79 | 165 | 35 | 1 | 12 | 64 | 5 | 48 | 19 | .394 | .269 (+46%) | .338 (+34%) | .424 (+34%) | .763 (+34%) | 2998.4 |
| 1995 | SDN | NL | 135 | 535 | 82 | 197 | 33 | 1 | 9 | 90 | 17 | 35 | 15 | .368 | .266 (+38%) | .337 (+20%) | .417 (+16%) | .755 (+18%) | 1951.8 |
| 1996 | SDN | NL | 116 | 451 | 67 | 159 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 50 | 11 | 39 | 17 | .353 | .269 (+31%) | .340 (+18%) | .426 (+3%) | .767 (+10%) | 971.4 |
| 1997 | SDN | NL | 149 | 592 | 97 | 220 | 49 | 2 | 17 | 119 | 12 | 43 | 28 | .372 | .266 (+39%) | .336 (+21%) | .419 (+31%) | .756 (+27%) | 3211.3 |
| 1998 | SDN | NL | 127 | 461 | 65 | 148 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 69 | 3 | 35 | 18 | .321 | .266 (+21%) | .335 (+9%) | .420 (+19%) | .755 (+15%) | 1265.6 |
| 1999 | SDN | NL | 111 | 411 | 59 | 139 | 27 | 0 | 10 | 62 | 7 | 29 | 14 | .338 | .271 (+25%) | .344 (+11%) | .433 (+10%) | .778 (+10%) | 858.0 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | 36 | 127 | 17 | 41 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 4 | .323 | .270 (+19%) | .344 (+6%) | .437 (+1%) | .782 (+3%) | 46.1 |
| 2001 | SDN | NL | 71 | 102 | 5 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 9 | .324 | .263 (+23%) | .332 (+16%) | .426 (+8%) | .758 (+11%) | 229.7 |
| Career · 20 seasons | 2,440 | 9,288 | 1,383 | 3,141 | 543 | 85 | 135 | 1,138 | 319 | 790 | 434 | .338 | — | — | — | — | 30,602 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NLCS | SDN | 6 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .231 |
| 1998 | NLDS2 | SDN | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .200 |
| 1998 | WS | SDN | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .500 |
| 1996 | NLDS2 | SDN | 3 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .308 |
| 1984 | NLCS | SDN | 5 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .368 |
| 1984 | WS | SDN | 5 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .263 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2440 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1220 | 4534 | 698 | 1555 | 66 | 542 | .343 |
| Away | 1220 | 4754 | 685 | 1586 | 69 | 596 | .334 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | SDP | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-06 | SDP | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-05 | SDP | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-04 | SDP | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-30 | SDP | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-29 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-28 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-27 | SDP | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-26 | SDP | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-25 | SDP | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SDN | OF | 52 | 47 | 110 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | SDN | OF | 81 | 78 | 163 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | SDN | OF | 156 | 155 | 345 | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| 1985 | SDN | OF | 152 | 152 | 337 | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | SDN | OF | 160 | 158 | 337 | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| 1987 | SDN | OF | 156 | 154 | 298 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | SDN | OF | 133 | 133 | 264 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | SDN | OF | 157 | 157 | 353 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | SDN | OF | 141 | 141 | 327 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 1991 | SDN | OF | 134 | 133 | 291 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | SDN | OF | 127 | 127 | 270 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 1993 | SDN | OF | 121 | 119 | 244 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 1994 | SDN | OF | 106 | 105 | 191 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | SDN | OF | 133 | 132 | 245 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | SDN | OF | 111 | 109 | 182 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | SDN | OF | 143 | 143 | 218 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| 1998 | SDN | OF | 116 | 115 | 142 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | SDN | OF | 104 | 104 | 147 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | OF | 26 | 26 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SDN | OF | 17 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 51 |
| Center Field | 157 |
| Right Field | 2144 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Awards & Honors
Salary History
Tony Gwynn's recorded salaries total $47,230,834 over 17 seasons, 1985 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gwynn's career ran from 1982 to 2001. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SDN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | $6,300,000 |
| 1999 | SDN | NL | $4,400,000 |
| 1998 | SDN | NL | $4,050,000 |
| 1997 | SDN | NL | $4,575,000 |
| 1996 | SDN | NL | $4,300,000 |
| 1995 | SDN | NL | $4,658,334 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $3,633,333 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $4,333,333 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | $2,025,000 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $2,162,500 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $1,066,667 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | $1,141,667 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $840,000 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | $765,000 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | $540,000 |
| 1985 | SDN | NL | $440,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $47,230,834 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 1979, 1980, 1981 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 11.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 113.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1995 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 72.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1994 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 112.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1993 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1991 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 57.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1988 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 29.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1987 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 75.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1986 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 34.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1985 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1984 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 184.0 | 336 | 1 |
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Tony Gwynn: the record in brief
Tony Gwynn played a first major league game on July 19, 1982 and a last one on October 7, 2001. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Diego Padres, from 1982 through 2001. Gwynn is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. The bio says Gwynn threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is May 9, 1960, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The bio records the death on June 16, 2014, in Poway, CA, USA. On the record, Tony Gwynn was born Anthony Keith Gwynn.
In 2,440 games and 9,288 at bats, Gwynn batted .338 with 3,141 hits, along with 135 home runs, 1,138 RBI, and 319 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .388 clip and slugging .459, Gwynn finished with a .847 OPS. Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Gwynn's .338 average sits 28.8% above it. By OPS the gap is 15.2% above league average (.847 against .735).
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Gwynn
- What years did Tony Gwynn play?
- Tony Gwynn played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 2001.
- Was Tony Gwynn a pitcher?
- No. Tony Gwynn was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tony Gwynn hit?
- Tony Gwynn hit 135 career home runs with 3,141 hits.
- Is Tony Gwynn in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Tony Gwynn was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
- What teams did Tony Gwynn play for?
- Tony Gwynn played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1982–2001).
- Did Tony Gwynn win an MVP award?
- No. Tony Gwynn did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Tony Gwynn win?
- Tony Gwynn won 5 Gold Gloves (1986–1987, 1989–1991) and 7 Silver Slugger awards (1984, 1986–1987, 1989, 1994–1995, 1997). He was selected to 15 All-Star Games.
- What were Tony Gwynn's career stats?
- In 2,440 games, Tony Gwynn had 3,141 hits, 135 home runs, 1,138 RBI, 1,383 runs, and 319 stolen bases, with a .338 batting average.
- How much did Tony Gwynn earn in his career?
- Tony Gwynn's recorded salaries total $47,230,834 over 17 seasons, 1985 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gwynn's career ran from 1982 to 2001. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Tony Gwynn's salary?
- Tony Gwynn's last recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $6,300,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $440,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 2001.
- What position did Tony Gwynn play?
- Tony Gwynn played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Gwynn and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Gwynn was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tony Gwynn hit each season?
- Tony Gwynn's home runs by season: 1 in 1982, 1 in 1983, 5 in 1984, 6 in 1985, 14 in 1986, 7 in 1987, 7 in 1988, 4 in 1989, 4 in 1990, 4 in 1991, 6 in 1992, 7 in 1993, 12 in 1994, 9 in 1995, 3 in 1996, 17 in 1997, 16 in 1998, 10 in 1999, 1 in 2000, and 1 in 2001. His most in one season was 17, in 1997.
- What was Tony Gwynn's career batting average?
- Tony Gwynn batted .338 over his career, with 3,141 hits in 9,288 at bats.