I had no idea that all the things in my career were going to happen. I sure didn't see it. I just know the good Lord blessed me with ability, blessed me with good eyesight and a good pair of hands, and then I worked at the rest. Tony Gwynn abilityblesscareer share on social
Knowing the strike zone is very important, but I think the first thing is knowing yourself, knowing what things you do well. Tony Gwynn importantknowstrike Change image and share on social
It's about getting in position and taking a swing. I don't care if you're taking steroids or not; if you don't do those two things, it's not going to matter anyway. Tony Gwynn carematterposition Change image and share on social
Nobody talked about my defense or that I used to steal bases, too. Tony Gwynn basisdefensesteal Change image and share on social
The only thing I do to my bat is put some tape around the handle to build it up a little bit because I broke my finger about six years ago and can't really close it the way I want to. Other than that, the same bat, same Louisville Sluggers. Tony Gwynn agobatbite share on social
I hate to say it, but, yeah, I'm a tobacco junkie. Tony Gwynn hatejunkietobacco Change image and share on social
When I was a kid, man, my dad used to buy me the Ted Williams glove at Sears with the Ted Williams shoes with the eight stripes on 'em. I used to play Little League, and I was Ted Williams-ed out. Tony Gwynn buydadglove Change image and share on social
Ted Williams is one of the best hitters ever to play the game, and I didn't get a chance to see him play, so all I could do was read books and look at pictures. Tony Gwynn bookchancegame Change image and share on social
When you sign your name on the dotted line, it's more than just playing baseball. You have a responsibility to make good decisions and show people how things are supposed to be done. Tony Gwynn baseballdecisiondot Change image and share on social
