200th Hit of 1989 Season Baseball

Game-used baseball from the day Tony Gwynn recorded his 200th hit of the 1989 season. The milestone came in a 3-for-3 performance against Rick Reuschel as the Padres defeated the Giants 11–5 at Jack Murphy Stadium.

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Baseball connected to Tony Gwynn’s 200th hit of the 1989 season, achieved on September 30 at Jack Murphy Stadium. Facing San Francisco Giants starter Rick Reuschel, Gwynn went 3-for-3 with two singles and an RBI double, helping lead San Diego to an 11–5 win. The game reflected Gwynn’s trademark consistency at the plate and his ability to square up quality pitching.

The milestone marked the fourth time in his career that Gwynn reached the 200-hit plateau, a feat he would accomplish again in his renowned 1997 campaign. His 203 total hits in 1989 contributed to a .336 batting average, underscoring his status as one of the game’s most reliable contact hitters.


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Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight this item’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.


Part of Eternal All-Star, a collection honoring Tony Gwynn’s 15 All-Star appearances with awards, milestone baseballs, game-used gear, and personal keepsakes. This event is the latest chapter in The Realest’s official Tony Gwynn Auction Series following First Inning and Silver Bats, with every piece coming directly from the Gwynn family ensuring true provenance and a direct link to “Mr. Padre” himself.

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Last Sale Price
$3,000
200th Hit of 1989 Season Baseball