I'm coaching 'swing at this, don't swing at that,' and in the middle of it, a kid looks at me and says, 'Coach, I think I'm going to fail history.' Or maybe their girlfriend just dumped them. These are kids,… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
Like a lot of kids, you kind of think baseball's boring - that's the perception. — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, man, my dad used to buy me the Ted Williams glove at Sears with the Ted Williams shoes with… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
I'm a chemistry guy. I believe you've got to play together to have a chance to win. — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
I try to keep it real simple. I try not to add a lot of frosting on what I'm doing. Just take the swing… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
I think if you enjoy teaching, if you enjoy talking about your craft, that's probably the best way to do it... because once a… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
I was a contact hitter my whole career but I learned how to handle the ball inside. And Ted Williams played a big part… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
I'm coaching 'swing at this, don't swing at that,' and in the middle of it, a kid looks at me and says, 'Coach, I… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
Either you have the ability to hit or not. But I also think you have to work at it. — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
I had no idea that all the things in my career were going to happen. I sure didn't see it. I just know the… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
When you sign your name on the dotted line, it's more than just playing baseball. You have a responsibility to make good decisions and… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
Ted Williams is one of the best hitters ever to play the game, and I didn't get a chance to see him play, so… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
I think the ability to hit - some guys have it and some guys don't - but I think how dedicated you are to… — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
Knowing the strike zone is very important, but I think the first thing is knowing yourself, knowing what things you do well. — Tony Gwynn Copy Share Image
