Tony Gwynn called the area on the infield between the third baseman and shortstop the “5.5 hole” and was known for hitting singles through that area. Monday, the day Gwynn passed away at age 54, the Tigers honored him and the 5.5 hole.
Tigers, Mariners honor Tony Gwynn with ‘5.5’ hole
The @Tigers honor Tony Gwynn with a special marking on the infield dirt: http://t.co/SY74sp9fan pic.twitter.com/QHiGWxEGUb
— MLB (@MLB) June 17, 2014 Seattle paid a similar tribute, painting Gwynn’s number 19 in the “5.5 hole” at Safeco Field:
#Mariners grounds crew puts 19 in the 5.5 hole to honor #Padres legend Tony Gwynn. pic.twitter.com/ZoFohIcyjl
— Kevin Martinez (@Kevin_Martinez) June 17, 2014 See More:
