Chris Gwynn
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Christopher Karlton Gwynn
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 210 lb.
- School San Diego State University
- High School Long Beach Polytechnic High School
- Debut August 14, 1987
- Final Game September 29, 1996
- Born October 13, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Chris Gwynn played ten years in the big leagues, mostly with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he had the most at-bats in one season with another team, the 1993 Kansas City Royals, when he hit .300 in 287 at-bats.
Gwynn is often thought of as an outfielder, which was the fielding position that he played more than any other. However, he was often a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner, appearing in more than 300 games when he did not appear in the field.
Gwynn was in the 1984 Olympics, and afterwards had knee surgery. In 1985 he was a first-round pick anyway and was in the majors by 1987.
The brother of Tony Gwynn and uncle of Tony Gwynn, Jr., Chris Gwynn became a scout once his playing career ended.
