Description
Tony's personal copy of The Art of Hitting, co-written by Tony Gwynn and sportswriter Roger Vaughn, offering a detailed and personal breakdown of Gwynn’s hitting philosophy, mechanics, and preparation. Originally published in 1998, the book blends instruction with firsthand insight from one of the game’s most consistent and disciplined hitters. Gwynn covers topics like pitch recognition, situational hitting, mental approach, and the value of video analysis—tools he famously used to become an eight-time batting champion. Packed with anecdotes from his career and reflections on key at-bats, The Art of Hitting goes beyond mechanics to explore the mindset of a hitter who batted .338 over 20 seasons and .343 in the postseason. Featuring Gwynn on the cover, this book is both a teaching tool and a reflection of a career built on precision, patience, and preparation.
Dimensions: 8.5" x 5" x 0.5"
All dimensions are approximate.
Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the 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.
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