What was Derek Jeters childhood?
Childhood & Early Life Derek Sanderson Jeter was born to Sanderson Charles Jeter and Dorothy in Pequannock Township, New Jersey. His father was a substance abuse analyst and his mother was an accountant. He is of Irish, African-American and German descent. He also has a younger sister, Sharlee.
Has anyone had a .500 batting average?
Louis Cardinals shortstop Aledmys Diaz accomplished an interesting feat during Monday’s 12-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming the first player in baseball’s modern era (since at least 1900) to own a batting average of . 500 or better at least 50 at-bats into his career, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN.com).
Did Tony Gwynn ever hit 400?
Gwynn actually did hit . 400 during the 162-game stretch from Aug. 1, 1993 to May 9, 1995, batting .
What is a Tony Gwynn rookie card worth?
Compare with similar items
| This item 1983 Topps Baseball #482 Tony Gwynn Rookie Card | 1983 Fleer Baseball #360 Tony Gwynn Rookie Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3995 | $2995 |
| Sold By | Homeruncards | Homeruncards |
| Grade Rating | NM (Near Mint) | Near Mint |
| League Name | MLB | MLB |
Where does Tony Gwynn rank all time?
Tony Gwynn 394 in 1993, the highest average since Ted Williams batted . 406 in 1941.
What was Tony Gwynn nickname?
Captain Video
How many 5 hit games did Tony Gwynn have?
Tony Gwynn had nine games of five or more hits as a Padre. Not every one of those games will make my list of the 50 most memorable individual games in Padres history. But this one did because it included Gwynn setting another all-time Padres record.
Did Tony Gwynn play at Petco Park?
The east entry of Petco Park — built on the success of the 1998 team that Gwynn helped put into a second World Series — is on Tony Gwynn Drive. Out in the grassy Park at the Park is a huge statue, the only one honoring a Padres player, and it’s of Gwynn taking his classic swing.