Tony Gwynn Jr. Goes to the Show

The Milwaukee Brewers have called up outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. from Triple-A Nashville. The Brewers were able to make this move after placing third baseman Corey Koskie on the DL following a concussion. Gwynn Jr. is the son of legendary San Diego Padres outfielder, Tony Gwynn. Gwynn Sr. is expected to enter the Hall of Fame in 2007, while Gwynn Jr. will be making his major league debut sometime soon.

In Triple-A this year, Gwynn has posted a .305 AVG with 2 homers, 35 RBI, and 24 SB. While he didn't play well in college, he's developed into a good player. He has a lot of speed and a great eye at the plate, which makes up for his lack of power. He plays excellent defense in center field and is a very smart player, much like his father.

Source

• http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2520731

Date

Sat 07/15/06, 7:16 pm EST

ChristofMVP

1234 days ago

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What is the scouting report on Junior?

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

1234 days ago

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I added it in.

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CoreyisarealboyMajor Leaguer

1234 days ago

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Expect him to be the starting center fielder in no time. He wasn't supposed to be as good as he's been and he's been growing into the prototypical leadoff guy, which the Brewers have lacked.

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SashaDiv-I Stud

1234 days ago

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He played to day aganst the D-Backs as a pinch hitter I'm not sure what he did but the Brewers lost 8-1. Oh and the D-Backs best prospect Stephen Drew started todays game where he got on base twice with a walk and a strike out wild pitch.

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CoreyisarealboyMajor Leaguer

1234 days ago

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Grounded out with runners on to end the inning.

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SashaDiv-I Stud

1233 days ago

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Oh the D-Backs rookie Drew (brother of J.D outfilder on the Dodgers) also scored. And the Dodgers are coming to Chase on Monday so it will be Drew v. Drew.

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