“If you work hard, good things will happen.” Charles Gwynn
Simple enough advice from the father of the great baseball player Tony Gwynn. But because Tony took that to heart, to the practice field and to every other place he could prepare and work at his craft of hitting — he not only was one of the most consistent hitters, the 15 time All Star earned 8 NL batting titles and 5 gold gloves, among other awards, paving the road into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Whether the players interviewed here received direct advice from Tony Gwynn at some point or not, each has his own story, his own lessons, his own advice to pass along. I believe it’s important to ask the question and give players an opportunity to share. It’s up to us — and young people, and young players especially — to listen.