Featured Athlete: TONY GWYNN JR.
Collection: AUTHENTIC GAME USED NIKE DRI-FIT BATTING GLOVE ~ GAME USED BY TONY GWYNN JR. IN A MINOR LEAGUE GAME
Hand Autographed: IN PERMANENT BLACK INK w/ "#2" INSCRIPTION (JERSEY NUMBER)!
TONY GWYNN JR.
Gwynn made his major league debut on July 15, 2006; his first major league hit on July 19 came exactly 24 years to the day of his father's first major league hit — both doubles. Towards the end of the 2006 campaign, Gwynn received more playing time, replacing Brady Clark in the lineup. He made the Milwaukee Brewers 25-man roster following Spring Training 2007.
Late in the 2007 season, the San Diego Padres were in Milwaukee attempting to clinch a playoff berth. Closer Trevor Hoffman was one out away from sending the Padres to the playoffs, but the tying run was on second base. Tony Gwynn Jr. pinch-hit for Bill Hall
against his dad's former team, and dramatically tied the game with a
triple. The Padres would go on the lose the game as well as the season
finale on the next day, opening the door for the Colorado Rockies
to force a one-game playoff with San Diego. The Rockies defeated the
Padres in a wild contest, keeping them out of the postseason.
With a focus on defense, Brewers manager Ned Yost indicated in March 2008 that Gwynn and Gabe Kapler might have a leg up on Gabe Gross for an outfield position; this became true when Gross was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on April 22, 2008.
Authenticity:
You will receive this Official Certificate of Autheniticity from Legends of the Field as well as a Tamper Proof Hologram to ensure you of the item's authenticity.
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