Tony Gwynn
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2014)
Tony Gwynn was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014 for 4 teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 9 seasons. In 685 career games, he hit .238 with 381 hits, 7 home runs, and 98 RBI.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-07-15
- Last Game
- 2014-09-28
Full name: Anthony Keith Gwynn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 685 | 1,600 | 192 | 381 | 48 | 23 | 7 | 98 | 80 | 161 | 297 | .238 | .309 | .310 | .619 | -3,631 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons β 8.5% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons β 5.6% below league average.
Career SLG .310 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons β 24.4% below league average.
Career OPS .619 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons β 16.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 32 | 77 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | .260 | .269 (-4%) | .336 (-18%) | .431 (-28%) | .768 (-24%) | -318.0 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 69 | 123 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 24 | .260 | .268 (-3%) | .335 (-3%) | .422 (-25%) | .758 (-15%) | -287.3 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 29 | 42 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | .190 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | 119 | 393 | 59 | 106 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 48 | 65 | .270 | .262 (+3%) | .332 (+5%) | .417 (-18%) | .750 (-8%) | -392.6 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | 117 | 289 | 30 | 59 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 41 | 50 | .204 | .257 (-21%) | .325 (-7%) | .402 (-29%) | .728 (-19%) | -799.4 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 136 | 312 | 37 | 80 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 61 | .256 | .255 (+1%) | .320 (-4%) | .399 (-12%) | .719 (-8%) | -429.8 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | 103 | 259 | 29 | 60 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 52 | .232 | .254 (-9%) | .318 (-13%) | .405 (-28%) | .724 (-21%) | -876.0 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 80 | 105 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 23 | .152 | .251 (-39%) | .313 (-16%) | .386 (-51%) | .700 (-35%) | -528.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 685 | 1,600 | 192 | 381 | 48 | 23 | 7 | 98 | 80 | 161 | 297 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -3,631 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (685 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 345 | 779 | 94 | 181 | 3 | 46 | .232 |
| Away | 340 | 821 | 98 | 200 | 4 | 52 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-28 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-27 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-26 | PHI | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-24 | PHI | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-21 | PHI | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-20 | PHI | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-16 | PHI | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-09-14 | PHI | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-12 | PHI | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-11 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 169 |
| Center Field | 350 |
| Right Field | 31 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Tony Gwynn's recorded salaries total $3,623,300 over 6 seasons, 2007 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gwynn's career ran from 2006 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PHI | NL | $900,000 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $850,000 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $675,000 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | $419,800 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | $397,500 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $381,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,623,300 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tony Gwynn (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tony Gwynn: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 15, 2006 and the final game on September 28, 2014, Tony Gwynn built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Milwaukee Brewers (2006 through 2008), the San Diego Padres (2009 to 2010), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011 through 2012), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2014). Born on October 4, 1982, in Long Beach, CA, USA, Gwynn is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Gwynn's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. Tony Gwynn was the playing name; the full given name is Anthony Keith.
The batting record for Gwynn: 685 games, 381 hits in 1,600 at bats, and a .238 average, along with 7 home runs, 98 RBI, and 80 stolen bases. Gwynn's career OPS of .619 combines a .309 on-base mark with .310 slugging. The league as a whole hit .260 across Gwynn's seasons, which puts the .238 career mark 8.5% below average. By OPS the gap is 16.1% below league average (.619 against .738). The hits column peaks at 106, in 2009. The RBI column peaks at 22 in 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Gwynn
- What years did Tony Gwynn play?
- Tony Gwynn played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014.
- Was Tony Gwynn a pitcher?
- No. Tony Gwynn was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tony Gwynn hit?
- Tony Gwynn hit 7 career home runs with 381 hits.
- What teams did Tony Gwynn play for?
- Tony Gwynn played for 4 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (2006β2008), the San Diego Padres (2009β2010), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011β2012), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2014).
- What were Tony Gwynn's career stats?
- In 685 games, Tony Gwynn had 381 hits, 7 home runs, 98 RBI, 192 runs, and 80 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- How much did Tony Gwynn earn in his career?
- Tony Gwynn's recorded salaries total $3,623,300 over 6 seasons, 2007 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gwynn's career ran from 2006 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2009.
- What was Tony Gwynn's salary?
- Tony Gwynn's last recorded salary was $900,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $900,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $381,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2014.
- 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 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tony Gwynn hit each season?
- Tony Gwynn's home runs by season: 0 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 0 in 2008, 2 in 2009, 3 in 2010, 2 in 2011, 0 in 2012, and 0 in 2014. His most in one season was 3, in 2010.
- What was Tony Gwynn's career batting average?
- Tony Gwynn batted .238 over his career, with 381 hits in 1,600 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Gwynn have?
- Tony Gwynn drove in 98 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Gwynn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Gwynn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.