213th Hit Baseball – Padres Single-Season Record Tie (1987)

Baseball from September 28, 1987, when Tony Gwynn recorded his 213th hit, tying the Padres’ single-season record for hits.

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Description

Before breaking the Padres’ single-season record with his 214th hit later that same day, Tony Gwynn first matched the mark with hit number 213 against the San Francisco Giants. The ball from that milestone game, dated September 28, 1987, was preserved by Gwynn with his handwritten note marking the achievement. That season, Gwynn went on to finish with 218 hits and a league-leading .370 batting average, earning a Silver Bat and reaffirming his reputation as the most precise hitter of his era. This baseball reflects not only a moment of franchise history but also Gwynn’s personal habit of commemorating his achievements, capturing the journey step by step. As the ball that tied the club record, it represents the anticipation, pride, and inevitability of Gwynn’s ascent to the top of San Diego’s record books.


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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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213th Hit Baseball – Padres Single-Season Record Tie (1987)