3084th Career Hit Baseball (5/26/2000 vs. Montreal Expos)

After surpassing 3,000 hits, every ball Gwynn put in play became historic. His 3,084th hit, a classic opposite-field double, places him among an elite group of just 24 players to reach that mark.

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On May 26, 2000, Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,084th career hit in a game against the Montreal Expos. He went 3-for-4 at the plate, including a line-drive double and one RBI, showcasing the same disciplined, opposite-field approach that defined his legendary career. Gwynn’s offensive contribution played a key role in the Padres’ 6-2 victory that day. This hit added to his ever-growing total in the exclusive 3,000-hit club, one of the highest career marks in Major League Baseball history. By reaching 3,084, Gwynn placed himself among a group of fewer than 20 players at the time to ever hit that milestone, a number that remains exceedingly rare even today.

The 2000 season was a grind. After a cold start had him hitting just .186 through April, Gwynn flipped the script with a scorching May, batting .386, followed by an even hotter .396 clip in June. The surge brought his average up to .323, securing a National League record 18th consecutive season batting .300 or better. This ball comes from that key stretch—a personal rally that preceded season-ending knee surgery and ultimately punctuated one of the most technically sound hitting careers in MLB history.


Dimensions: 3.5" x 3.5" x 3.5" (cube)

All dimensions are approximate.


Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the award’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.

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