From 1983 to 2001, 19 straight seasons, Gwynn walked more than he struck out.

Gwynn hit .309 or better every full season of his career. He hit .351 in his first full season,

“Do you throw that fast consistently?” the team’s manager asked. “No, sir,” Paige said. “I do it all the time.”

Tony Gwynn hit a magnificent .338 for his career.

Gwynn faced the great Greg Maddux 107 times in his career. He never struck out. Not once.

The legendary Nolan Ryan did strike out Gwynn nine times in 67 plate appearances—that’s the most against any pitcher. Gwynn still hit .300 against Ryan, one of the very few who did.

But every day was a good one for Ernie Banks. His mother had wanted him to be a minister. His father wanted him to be a baseball player. He became both. The ballpark was his pulpit, the crowds his congregation, the batter’s box his sanctuary.

In 1909, Wagner was far and away the most famous and beloved baseball player in America. As such, when the American Tobacco Company decided to put together its baseball card set, he was the most important player for the company to secure. It’s unclear how the ATC negotiated with players for photo rights. In most cases, they probably didn’t. A few p

The first time Aaron hit with his right hand on top of the bat, he homered.