#19
Outfielder
Born: May 9, 1960
The first .400 hitter since Ted Williams?? I think so...
POINTS OF INTEREST
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Height: 5-11
Weight: 215
Born: May 9, 1960
The first .400 hitter since Ted Williams?? I think so...
POINTS OF INTEREST
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Height: 5-11
Weight: 215
Tony and Stan Musial are the only men ever to hit .300+ in 13 straight seasons.
Hit .473 to win NL Player of the Month honors for June, 1987. His 218 Hits and .370 Batting Average (highest in NL since Stan Musial's .376 in '48) in 1987 represented career-highs and led both leagues.
Tony was selected as Northwest League MVP in 1981.
Tony signed as a 3rd round Draft selection with the San Diego Padres, June 16, 1981 by Scout Cliff Ditto.
Tony played basketball at San Diego State and was chosen in NBA Draft by San Diego Clippers.
Led Padres in hits and triples in '90
In '89 became 1st NLer to win 3 straight batting titles since Stan Musial in 1950-'51-'52.
Sidelined early in '88 by thumb injury, but rallied to lead NL in batting.
Became 1st player in history to steal 50 bases and bat .370 in '87.
Set Padres' records for hits, runs, avg. and triples in '87.
Tony on the Official Padres Home Page
