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Chris Gwynn

Chris Gwynn Notable

b. October 13, 1964 · Los Angeles Dodgers 1987–1991, 1994–1995, Kansas City Royals 1992–1993, San Diego Padres 1996

Chris Gwynn played for three clubs across 10 seasons as a left fielder, opening with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1987 and closing with the San Diego Padres in 1996.

Across 599 games he batted .261, with 263 hits and 119 runs. He finished with 17 home runs, 36 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 286 games in the outfield, with 351 putouts and 1 error.

He was born in Los Angeles, CA, USA on October 13, 1964. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1987 LAD 173227 100 2170 .219
1988 LAD 121112 000 0120 .182
1989 LAD 3268816 410 7291 .235
1990 LAD 1011411940 215 227280 .284
1991 LAD 941391835 515 2210231 .252
1992 KCR 34841024 321 73100 .286
1993 KCR 1032873686 1441 2524340 .300
1994 LAD 5871919 003 13770 .268
1995 LAD 6784818 321 106230 .214
1996 SDP 8190816 401 1010280 .178
Career 5991007119263 361117 118711712 .261

On this day & linked events

1964

Born October 13, 1964

Los Angeles, CA, USA

1987

Major-league debut: Chris Gwynn

Chris Gwynn made a major-league debut on August 14, 1987.

1996

Final major-league game: Chris Gwynn

Chris Gwynn played a final major-league game on September 29, 1996.

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