Chris Gwynn

Chris Gwynn
Chris Gwynn
	Outfielder
	Born:October 13, 1964(age 59); Los Angeles, California,U.S.
	Batted:Left Threw:Left
MLB debut
	August 14, 1987, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
	September 29, 1996, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average	.261
Home runs	17
Runs batted in	118
Teams
	Los Angeles Dodgers(1987–1991); Kansas City Royals(1992–1993); Los Angeles Dodgers(1994–1995); San Diego Padres(1996);
Medals
RepresentingUnited States
Men'sBaseball
Summer Olympics

Christopher Karlton Gwynn(born October 13, 1964) is an American formerMajor League Baseball outfielder.He is the younger brother ofHall of Famer Tony Gwynnand the uncle of former Major League Baseball outfielderTony Gwynn Jr.

Career

TheCalifornia Angelsdrafted Gwynn in the fifth round of the1982 Major League Baseball Draft.However, Gwynn did not sign with the Angels, opting to attendSan Diego State University,where he playedcollege baseballfor theSan Diego State Aztecs baseballteam. Gwynn played for theUnited States national baseball teamin the1984 Summer Olympics,winning a silver medal.

Gwynn was drafted by theLos Angeles Dodgersin the first round (tenth overall) of the1985 Major League Baseball Draft.He made his MLB debut in 1987. While with the Dodgers, Gwynn made the final out inDennis Martínez's perfect gameon July 28, 1991.^[1]After that season, the Dodgers traded Gwynn with minor leaguer Domingo Mota to theKansas City RoyalsforTodd Benzinger.He played two seasons with theKansas City Royals(1992–1993). Gwynn signed with the Dodgers as a free agent after the 1993 season, and he played with them in 1994 and 1995. He joined his older brother Tony on theSan Diego Padresfor his final season in 1996.

On September 29, 1996, in the final game of the season, Gwynn hit what would prove to be the game-winning, two-run,pinch-hit doublein the top of the 11th inning againstLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chan Ho Parkto complete a three-game sweep of the Dodgers and clinch the Padres' secondNational League Westdivision championship in team history.^[2]It was the final regular seasonat batof his career, however he also pinch-hit in each of the first two games of the subsequent Divisional series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, garnering hits in both of those at bats, ending his career on a 3-for-3 streak. Gwynn hit two pinch-hitwalk-off home runsduring his career.^{[citation needed]}

In a 10-year career spanning 599 games, Gwynn posted a.261batting average(263-for-1007) with 119runs,17home runsand 118RBI.An excellent outfielder playing at all three outfield positions and several games at first base, he committed only one error in 382total chancesfor a.997fielding percentage.His only miscue in the majors occurred on September 28, 1993, as a member of the Kansas City Royals against the Cleveland Indians.

Post-playing career

Gwynn became ascoutfor the Padres once his playing career ended. In 2011, he was the Director of Player Personnel for the Padres. After the 2011 season, Gwynn became the Director of Player Development for theSeattle Mariners.^[3]He lives in California with his wife JoAnn, his son and his daughter.

References

^"Montreal Expos at Los Angeles Dodgers Box Score, July 28, 1991".Baseball-Reference.
^Nightengale, Bob (September 30, 1996)."Dodgers Must Gwynn, Bear It: Former Dodger Chris Gwynn Leads Padres to Division Title".Los Angeles Times.Archivedfrom the original on July 7, 2012.
^"Mariners Ink 3, Will add Wilson, Big Unit to HOF".

External links

Career statistics and player information fromBaseball Reference,orFangraphs,orBaseball Reference (Minors)

[1] "Montreal Expos at Los Angeles Dodgers Box Score, July 28, 1991".Baseball-Reference.

[2] Nightengale, Bob (September 30, 1996)."Dodgers Must Gwynn, Bear It: Former Dodger Chris Gwynn Leads Padres to Division Title".Los Angeles Times.Archivedfrom the original on July 7, 2012.

[3] "Mariners Ink 3, Will add Wilson, Big Unit to HOF".

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