Tony Gwynn Jr. greeted by Phillies fans after his father's passing

6/24/14: Tony Gwynn Jr. receives a standing ovation at Citizens Bank Park in his first at-bat since his father passed away
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[@gshann73]

I like how the umpire and the catcher both understand their role.

[@Kinsella_Finn]

I liked how he wore his pants, baggy and old school.

[@soccergoalie865]

Yes!! I'm not liking the newer way.

[@hineighbor]

And the high socks

[@paolo197536]

Just like dad did back in the day. 👏

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

Love this look.

[@elbob17]

@@paolo197536 Tony Gwynn never wore his uniform like this. This is some bush league stuff.

[@Motoko1134]

Tony Gwynn Sr. probably has the most ridiculous stats of any hitter in the last 50 years. 0.338 BA is insane, especially in a steroid era when he clearly wasn't juicing. He also hit over 0.320 at age 41... and was a multiple gold glove outfielder. Giancarlo Stanton struck out more in 4 consecutive games than Tony did in an entire season where he played 135 games.

[@Pwnzistor]

What about Pete Rose? Those stats are pretty ridiculous too.

[@angerysig1]

Gywnn has the highest career batting average of any player who's career was played completely after integration. If you said he was the greatest pure hitter in baseball history I wouldn't argue.

[@waynee5603]

@@angerysig1 , Im with you. While we're here, check this out: >Gwynn hit .394 in 1994 and .368 over a five-year stretch between 1993-97 >Every other player who had a career batting average of .338 or better played before 1940 >Gwynn faced Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz a combined 323 times. He struck out only three times (two to Glavine, two to Smoltz and NEVER against Maddux or Pedro) >Gwynn never struck out more than 40 times in a season. >Gwynn hit below .300 just once in his career, his rookie season. >Gwynn struck out less than 20 times in six straight seasons with a career-low 15 times in 1995. 97 players struck out 20 or more times in May of 2014 alone >If Gwynn went 0 for 4 for the next 295 games he would still have a career average over .300 >Gwynn only had one 3-strikeout game >Gwynn had five seasons where he had more stolen bases than strikeouts. >From 1988 to 2001, Gwynn hit .302 in two-strike counts. The second best batting average in two-strike counts since 1988 was by Wade Boggs >Gwynn only struck out 434 times... in 10,232 plate appearances. >Gwynn had 45 career four-hit games. He only had 34 multi-strikeout games. >Gwynn led the National League in hits in seven different seasons.

[@cduncan6182]

@M Detlef yes, he was a longtime user of chewing tobacco, and publicly admitted many times that was likely the reason he developed cancer in his cheek. That's not related at all to what the original commenter said, but good for you for pointing out a well-known fact.

[@cduncan6182]

@M Detlef believe me, I'm NO fan of chewing tobacco use and I (as Tony did) believe it caused his death. The medical link is not 100% proven, though, which is why I used "likely." Regardless, that should not be the focal point of his legacy and frankly, like I said, has nothing to do with the original comment. Yes, he suffered from an addiction, as millions more do. He also accomplished a great deal. I'm not sure why you feel the need to shift a discussion of those accomplishments to the manner in which he passed.

[@DodgeChargerPursuit]

Philly might have booed Santa but even they understand how great Tony Gwynn was. Thank you from San Diego

[@alexfarida7420]

Tony Gwynn Sr. Had more 3 hit games than 2 strikeout games. Just a stat to show how good he was. Thank you Mr. Padre

[@hankgege2199]

What about Jr's stats?

[@FizzyCape]

@@hankgege2199 pretty bad. Jr was a pretty forgettable player all things considered. He’s a great broadcaster now, he occasionally helps call padres games now.

[@deniswilson8152]

In 75 Dave Cash struck out 13 times in 699 ab

[@matthewj16]

Joey Votto had some insane stat where he foul popped out like 3 times in 5 years.

[@ObiWanKenobi]

@@hankgege2199 yeah jr was just an average major league ball player but sounds just like his dad. Hea a part of the radio broadcast for every Padres game

[@Jaztec35]

Just wanted to say thank you to Philadelphia for this incredible act, San Diego thanks you

[@mikerusso703]

No problem bro God bless

[@dadadruma]

@M Detlef Thank you ManKaren

[@maxreiter2826]

@@dadadruma why is he a man karen?

[@paulflipse3353]

So classy. From a native San Diegan, thanks Philly.

[@BreakFastBurritoHolmes]

That’s great! Never knew this! Thanks Philly!

[@phillyfan-182]

That was a class act by Jarod Saltalamacchia

[@Beltran15x]

it's pretty standard. Every ball player is taught that way

[@dhinton1]

Baseball players abide by an unspoken code.

[@waydebaker33]

phillyfan182 and the umpire. A little trick we do sometimes to slow down something is to clean home plate, regardless of it needing it or not. For instsnce watch next time a catcher gwts hit awkwardly by a pitch and of the umpire os worth a damn hell do something like that. This is just an awesome video. Shows how amazing mr. Gwynn was. I live in san diego and hes extremely well revered and held high. Its amazing tp see this somwhere else. ESPECIALLY philly. I love baseball.

[@cam2x496]

phillyfan182 what did he do? Genuinely curious, not trying to be an ass

[@RinkoDinko]

Cam 2x He went for a mound visit so Gwynn wouldn't be penalized for a delay of game, I'm guessing

[@candidotorres6008]

We Phily fans can be ruthless, but we show respect when its due. Tony is a Legend in this game.

[@earloflemongrab1290]

I find that to be with folks from Philly in general, Bill Burr is a perfect example. They trashed him up there and he nuked the entire city from orbit and received a standing ovation at then end. Ruthless yet Respectable

[@albertmedel6130]

Senior was a legend not Junior

[@aragrigorian4621]

I was at a game one time with someone who liked bashing Phillies fans. The late Tony Gwynn came up to bat (I think it was his last year in the majors) and he received a standing ovation. My friend couldn't figure out why everyone was not shouting insults at the opposing player. I simply said, "That's Tony Gwynn. He deserves respect and we're showing it to him."

[@busterdog321]

​@@albertmedel6130and that's why they were applauding him. Cause Tony is a legend. That was the fans paying respects to his father. They all couldn't go to his wake and shake his hand. So they paid their respects at the field.

[@citrusretna2088]

They gave Mario Lemieux a standing ovation on his first game back from cancer. They are good people

[@NickPR87]

Very classy indeed. RIP Tony Gwynn Sr.

[@michaelterrell2108]

+Starkill3r - He said Sr. lol

[@whywelovefilm7079]

Starkill3r - Huh? It's classy because Tony Gwynn Jr. Just lost his Father, one of the greatest hitters of All-Time. Philly fans stood up and cheered when he came up to let him know that the fans know he must be going through a tough time, and that they are there for him. Its his first game back since his father died. They're just showing respect and showing their support for him. While also taking the time to applaud one of the greatest hitters of All-Time

[@thebeasters]

@@whywelovefilm7079 Sad you had to explain this

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

Might sound odd but there's nothing better than an emotional sports moment that's makes all the overweight middle aged dads tear up. Stuff like this shows how much sports mean to people. Gwynn wasn't just a player, he was a man and Jr isn't just a player, he's the son who lost his father far too young. Good stuff, I wish it never had to happen though

[@Christian-qg9jh]

Perfect umpiring taking time to brush home plate to give him time to soak in the moment Edit: posted this in the middle of the video and didn't realize it was Salty heading to the mound which gave him more time but still classy all around

[@kaitain7595]

Definitely a cool thing to see either way.👍🏼

[@scottb3034]

Lol i made this comment, scroll down and then see this. OOPS.

[@tobykoontz8001]

I SEEN THAT 2...nothing but class act on the umpire:-)

[@KennyVee]

Catchers and umpires have a certain bond as people who often get hit with errant pitches or foul tips, often in painful ways. They have each others' backs, and are used to stalling the game for each other while they shake/walk it off. And in this case, while neither had been hit, both had the same instinct to delay the game because they both knew this was a special moment for the batter. Sometimes humanity wins out over gamesmanship, and I'm glad that Salilamaccia and the home plate umpire were on the same page on this one. This was a class act by the umpire, the catcher, and the fans (which is not Philly's reputation, after Eagles once booed Santa Claus, but they were on point in this case).

[@rhelob]

@@KennyVee Good write-up. You are right on.

[@konasurfah]

Thank you for this Philadelphia! Sincerely, San Diego 🍻⚾️

[@PeterMazza-zp3xs]

Learn to Swim.

[@konasurfah]

@@PeterMazza-zp3xs 😎🤘🏼

[@ajreyes9742]

why do my eyes always well-up when i watch this video? I'm 65 yrs old now....it still gets to me

[@smithdogg22]

I was at that game. As soon as I saw Gwynn Jr. walk up to the plate, I immediately stood up and started clapping and encouraging others to do the same. I was proud to be a Phils fan that night!

[@BaddogSports]

Tony Gwynn was the best pure hitter I ever saw. LEGEND!

[@GaryFox11000]

I lived in San Diego 1984-89. He swing was clean & quick. Always made contact ! Hardly ever struck out .... Classy gentleman ...

[@BaddogSports]

Gary O Even as a Yankees fan, Gwynn was one of my all time favorites! I loved Gwynn! If you love baseball you loved Tony

[@julieinthenorthwest4594]

@@GaryFox11000 Did you see the pre-season game the Padres played against San Diego State University in '85 (after going to the WS in 1984)? Him and his brother, Chris...SDSU recruited by LA Dodgers, did a home run challenge before the game and Chris won.

[@yakamarezlife]

Him and ted where the two greatest hitters i ever saw

[@keithcarlson7267]

Him, George Brett, Wade Boggs, and Don Mattingly are the best hitters I seen play in my lifetime.

[@SpanglishwithAnthony]

Philly fans will always be welcomed in San Diego for this!

[@lobitome]

I had the pleasure to go "Under" Busch Stadium II with a groundskeeper buddy and sit right behind where Tony was going to be playing his last game in St. Louis. He came out and saw my Brother & I sitting above the wall and talked to us for a moment, and we were like little school boys meeting their hero. Only we were in our 30's. Such a GENTLEMAN Tony Sr. Was.

[@jdschrunk4900]

Tony Gwynn is the greatest hitter the game will ever see. Period.

[@user-sz2ri2yb3p]

Great but not ted Williams. The greatest hitter to ever live. .406

[@Chef-vg4pu]

I remember that when that happened I’m a transplant from Philadelphia to San Diego and I remember being a big fan of Tony Gwynn and I remember at the time being so proud of the Philadelphia fans and I cried that day….. and I haven’t seen this for a while, but it came back up on my feed, and I cried again…. We miss you, Tony.

[@markgreene6349]

Same here.. transplant from Upper Darby to Poway.. very classy by the Philadelphia fans... Also used to see Tony Senior and Gary Templeton here in Poway..at the old arco station..am/pm

[@JS45678]

Pure class by the Catcher heading to the mound to buy more time for the tribute from the wonderful fans. That is sportsmanship at its finest. This means so much to me now that I’ve lost my beloved Dad just weeks ago who taught me this great game. 💔😔

[@nasahistorian8639]

mr padre was an absolute legend, never signed a contract with another team no matter how much money. Respect from Boston.

[@sharonmcelhaney8567]

Classy fans and, I might add, classy umpire for taking time to clean home plate to allow the ovation to continue.

[@Guiltless765]

Tony Gwynn was such a class act.🍻

[@revertinotse8582]

Tony Jr. Is greeted with his Father's Presence. He never leaves his Son.s Side. Even though He's not with us. R I P . Tony Sr.

[@The_Loathsome]

Only the Gwynn bloodline could make Philly fans cheer.

[@gregclifford5727]

I'm an SD guy and of course a Padre fan but now have the Phillies as my #2.. Very Classy is right.

[@wondoney]

It still makes me sad to think that Tony Gwynn is no longer with us

[@sc8652]

Facts I was really sad when he passed, coming from a Red Sox fan

[@keithcarlson7267]

Same. A pure hitting machine

[@emeraldaly7646]

So true. Another one that tobacco/nicotine/whatever since I technically can't say "smoking" has taken from us way too soon.

[@LanceCampeau]

I love this game.

[@swankgd]

In 2023 we call that a "pitch clock violation without 24hr notice"

[@celebwrestling]

Tony was one of my favorite players growing up. Year after year him and Wade Boggs were the best hitters in MLB.

[@stephenbrock1231]

Never been more proud to be a philly native

[@SG-jm7np]

Father was a great player and person

[@jacksoneverage7163]

Tony Sr. was a class act and one of my favorite players to watch. Hats off to the Phillies fans for that.

[@abevillanueva1974]

A lot of class and respect!!

[@haywoodjablome6645]

Tony Gwynn was one of the transcendent players of my life. I'm not ashamed to say I cried when I learned he passed. May God grant eternal rest and mercy on his soul.

[@WilliamEMorgan]

Thank you Philly for a class act from a SD Padres fan remembering Mr. Padre on the 8th year of his passing. Rest In Paradise Tony. 🙏🏽

[@sleepystar6312]

This is how the MLB should be

[@wovfm]

His dad was one of the last class acts in baseball. Great enthusiasm, love and spokesman for game and superb hitter.

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Normally I hate when old videos I’ve watched 10 times pop up on my feed. But I’ll watch this every time . Chills everytime

[@moethebartender8837]

Very classy Philadelphia. Go Pads.

[@dougstyles5091]

RIP Tony. U were one of the greats.

[@elmersirianni3882]

Tony gwynn was the ....Ted Williams of the west.

[@durden2480]

Tony was a class act and a legend. One of the greatest

[@douglassanchez4612]

Wow phillies fans aren't known for being classy. I mean they booed Santa Claus.. But for them to do this in a tough town like Philly. Shows the kind of person Tony Gwynn was. He was beloved not just in San Diego but all over the country.

[@757united1]

they arent known as being classy but diehard and when a guys father passes away diehard fans hear about it

[@AtCw593]

Douglas Sanchez there are these things called outliers

[@larrycopeland2413]

Here we go again with the "booing Santa Claus" story. I wasn't there, but weren't they booing the guy who was playing Santa Claus because he was well-gone drunk and demeaning the part he was playing?

[@AtCw593]

Larry Copeland if you don't like that one, there's plenty of other examples. For instance cheering a Cowboy who got carted off the field. Throwing up on opposing team's fans and even Cliff Lee's wife. Throwing batteries. Etc

[@larrycopeland2413]

Anton - I will grant you that Philly fans have done their fair share of stupid things. It's just that - so have other cities' fans. I'm not saying bad behavior should be excused because of that... just that there are some people outside of Philly who will use any excuse to dump on the city and the fans... and so if they're going to do that, they should hold their own city's fans to the same standard, and they usually don't do that.

[@eltravo2112]

I know the Phillies fans get hassled about being classed as a negative fan base comparison but this was a respectful class act to recognize Jr and Sr. here.

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

So cool to see sports fans showing concern and love for a player who is going through a tough emotional time. God bless from Patrick

[@chadmcmillan1907]

This... is America. God bless this audience.

[@michelleburns8757]

What a class act philly

[@henryhill6637]

I was born 1980 . I've seen a lot of great hitters in my life. But Tony was greatest hitter i have ever seen. He was a machine .

[@miguelmathewson2634]

His father was the very first baseball player I looked up too and was proud that he played for my hometown.

[@tomitstube]

nice tribute to his father, a class act.

[@rolltidelbc2832]

I was a Sr in HS and my guidance counselor was T Gwynn’s HS teacher. On day he hands me some tix for Padres pre-season in Palm Springs. Got to meet T Gwynn because of that. A highlight of my life! Super citizen, HOF’er, class act all around! TEUE ROLE MODEL AND AMBASSADOR OF BASEBALL! He truly is missed!!!!

[@rickdellio3618]

Tony Gwynn was class and a great player.

[@garyscandle]

Us Philly fans are tough but when it comes to showing love and respect we have a soft heart ❤️

[@joshinzer9197]

That’s awesome! I had no idea Philly fans were capable of such kindness.

[@mattrodgers2911]

Met Tony Gwynn in early nineties when he was signing autographs and promoting his instructional hitting video. Such an incredibly nice man, was a very generous signer too.

[@thelugoffgamecock792]

TG is my favorite Major Leaguer. Such a smooth swing.

[@danrodrigues3531]

I don't know if I could have held myself together at that moment. I'm tearing up just watching it and I've seen this video a million times and it ALWAYS gets me.

[@mjphoto45]

I got to sit in the locker room with Harold Reynolds and Tony Gwynn Sr at the 2002 All Star game week in Milwaukee. I was taking pictures for All Star week. I didnt take photos during this chat session. I got to listen to Tony and Harold talk baseball when no one was around. Tony is one of the most prolific hitters in baseball. That day, I was the fly on the wall. Great memories.

[@theorangecrusher]

that is a GORGEOUS bat.

[@brianaugello3724]

theorangecrusher he does have a lovely bat

[@thomaspaquette9991]

I got to grow up watching Tony Gwynn and Kirby Puckett hit baseballs. Both men had one plan when they stepped in the box; see ball, hit ball. They did it better than most during their generation. Both left us way too soon.

[@GamingDragonFlower]

Tony was my hero. I was devastated when he passed. Great moment here for Tony Jr.

[@robertayala82]

Philly fans can be tough, but nothing but respect for this moment.

[@thelisr.braswellii2783]

San Diego thanks you kindly Philly. Pure Class act.!!

[@fernandosalas8589]

I was surprised that his dad passed away I was like whaaat? he's still young. A good sportsman and a good role model for kids.

[@Dunkaroos248]

Yeah man it’s sad, he did too much dip during his career and got cancer

[@clydecromey6933]

This brought a tear to my eye

[@DryHeaveSteve]

Not only was his Dad baseball royalty here in SD, but Junior has carved out a place for himself. Has a afternoon sports talk show and also does color on the MLB game broadcasts. Eerily, sounds JUST like his Dad

[@stereomois]

He was a bit shaky during his first months in the booth but quickly improved. It's like he only hit .289 during his broadcasting rookie year to be followed by 19 seasons over .300

[@ryanbuikema3102]

Now the color guy for Pods radio. Great guy just like his dad

[@ice-tsbodycount4054]

Tony Gwynn, greatest baseball player from Long Beach, CA ever

[@timothywayne3813]

Class act by the Philly players, the umpire, and the Philly fans to honor not only a great player, but a great person. Junior now does the color on Padres radio broadcasts.

[@chrisomalley2776]

One of my favorite things about baseball is the understanding between competitors, and even umpires. Notice how the catcher and pitcher both clearly dilly dally just to give Tony some extra time. And the ump dusts off a perfectly clean plate. The three of them all recognized that the man might need an extra 15 seconds to compose himself, so they made it look totally natural. It’s a beautiful game.

[@iamtman1]

RIP super classy guy and phenomenal player T Gwinn!!

[@frankmccreary9050]

Does the umpire need a moment to clean the plate? Does the catcher need a moment to confer with his picture? NO... a stadium full of people need a moment to address HUMANITY. This is another reason why I love baseball!!!

[@jaybeef6994]

Tony Gwynn was my favorite player growing up. I'm a Yankees fan but anytime a Padres game was on national TV I would always catch it just to see Tony work his magic, he was an artist at the plate. Always would check the box scores every morning & see Tony went 3 for 5, 2 for 4, 4 for 5 etc, lol almost never struck out. The guy was just amazing

[@ronscott7]

One of the best and most knowledgeable fan bases in sports.

[@OGecalien]

Touching. TG was always a class act. Even the ump knows what to do. Clean the plate, adjust his cards..Salty knew the drill. This here is one of the reasons baseball is beautiful..

[@anb740]

So very glad I got to grow up watching the greats of the 90’s from Griffey to Gwynn to Thomas. Sad part is, that also makes me OLD now! Especially watching Tony Gwynn’s son take the field!

[@raybon7939]

Tony gwynn was the ....Ted Williams of the west.

[@jerrysmooth24]

tony gywnn could hit pitches a mile out side of the strike zone but ted williams had a ton of power

[@Cristian6927]

Interestingly enough, Ted was a San Diego native. And their encounter in the 1999 ASG in Boston is ICONIC.

[@paulmd2010]

When Ted Williams played for the Padres he wore #19 too.

[@shonwilliams1461]

No. He was just Tony Gwynn.

[@raybon7939]

@@shonwilliams1461 no he was the ted Williams of the West . Period .

[@joeymclemore6623]

His dad was a legend and seemed like a good man too. This was touching

[@certifiedfnhater4038]

Awesome. So much respect for what his dad did and for him playing after his loss. Baseball takes care of it's own.

[@certifiedfnhater4038]

Who have they fucked over? What player who did great things for the mlb get screwed over?

[@johnsupernaw7290]

As I write this, it has been just over 6 months since I lost my dad. I know his pain. It is so heartwarming to see such support from his fans. And to Tony himself, I say this: Eternal rest grant unto him, o Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of the faithful departed, Rest In Peace. May your pain and grief pass quickly, and leave you with cherished memories of your time together.

[@oliverklozov13]

😒😒😒

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Tony gwynn Sr definitely was a legend in the world of baseball. His passing left a big hole in baseball.

[@voyager202000]

Remember that night, I was watching on television and was welling up with tears myself watching this! It was one very class act and it was extremely touching! How Tony Gwynn, Jr. kept his composure was remarkable!

[@josephzakrzewski9520]

Such a beautiful moment... did anyone watch this then or now and think "we need a pitch clock"?

[@boardmanfan]

His father was one of the greatest hitters of all time and also a great person.

[@njgl2010]

Nice gesture by Salty, total Respect!

[@squarewheel1587]

Honoring one if the best hitters to have evere lived and respecting his son , maybe there is hope for this world.

[@glst1974]

It's about to be 2021 and I am still angry about 1994. Mr. Gywnn was truly the best hitter I have ever seen.

[@beavishulme180]

I lived in San Diego until 1996. It was an absolute pleasure to watch Tony Sr. play. I remember one game where the 2nd base umpire made an awful caught stealing call against the Padres. The crowd booed the umpire and held that boo for almost 3 straight innings. The only thing to stop the boo? Tony Gwynn coming to the plate. Damn shame that the 1994 season was cut short. Tony finished the season at .394, losing out on 45 games to have a chance at .400.

[@herewegoagain6604]

TGwynn was a class act always and such a great student of the game. Well done Philly

[@gregvandecar3307]

Love this act of respect. Baseball is unique in the sports world for this. I hope jr has the success his father did on his own terms. Good luck jr.

[@johnschober1819]

My Father and I bonded over sport's, I miss him 😢 every day

[@zelle908]

I’m not crying, you’re crying

[@NewBluesBros]

Tony Gwynn and I are one year one day apart born. Before I even knew this, I a Philly sports fan, became a huge fan of his. Not just because he could hit and run but because he played above average RF and had a good arm. With all those tools you have a corner piece for a good team. Too bad Padres ownership then weren't interested in winning then. And to top it off he was just a real nice guy who I couldn't imagine anyone not liking him.

[@keithsparling5537]

If junior is half the player his Dad was.... he'd be great. Senior was probably the most ignored, overlooked, truly great ball players, yet you hardly heard his name spoken. He was humble, and truly a gentleman, and genuinely one of the all time greats!

[@darnellmagruder283]

His father was the epitome of class on and off the field and Tony Gwynn Sr. could wake up at 3:30 am grab a bat and go 5/5 off Nolan Ryan, He was that damn good!!

[@emeraldaly7646]

Chances are he'd go 3-for-3 with a couple of walks, but point well taken :D

[@willjeffrey2285]

Absolutely love the Umpire understanding the moment and cleaning home plate.

[@timekiller5722]

I went to school with both him and Garry Temeton kids. Both great kids and their dads always came to our ball games. We also played on the same ball teams. Outstanding players and guys all around.

[@user-tw1pm1vc4h]

This is why I love baseball and baseball fans, very classy

[@jeffgo5742]

Wow I’ve never seen this but it’s definitely heart warming. His dad was one my favorites growing up and one of the best hitters ever

[@still-standingrunner8109]

I'm commenting to look back at this in 8 years when this gets recommended again