200th Hit of the 1986 Season (9/25/86 vs. Atlanta Braves)
Tony Gwynn surpassed 200 hits five times in his career, including back-to-back seasons in 1986 and 1987. The milestone baseballs from both years—211 hits in ’86 and a career-high 218 in ’87—highlight his consistency and place among baseball’s most prolific hitters.
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On September 25, 1986, Tony Gwynn notched his 200th hit of the season in a game against the Atlanta Braves. He went 3-for-5 at the plate that day, part of a strong late-season push that helped the Padres to a 7-6 win. The hit marked the first time Gwynn reached the 200-hit milestone in his career—a benchmark he would surpass four more times. He finished the 1986 season with 211 hits and a .329 batting average, earning his second consecutive National League batting title. The achievement set the tone for what would become a defining trait of Gwynn’s Hall of Fame career: unmatched consistency at the plate.
Dimensions: 3.5" x 3.5" x 3.5" (cube)
All dimensions are approximate.
Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the award’s authenticity as a career artifact. This item features a silver OVD, verifying its authenticity through the Tony Gwynn Estate. A TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness its awarding, which is why this item does not carry our gold-level witness-based authentication OVD.
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