Fresh Catch Trout

Shoemaker just has nothing really lol

Why was Howie out by a mile??

I can't wait for tonight!

I am aware that Tony Gwynn used a white ash bat (if I recall one of the smallest ones ever used). That doesn't mean that the Tony Gwynn finish isn't how I described it. To be sure, earlier today I contacted two sources at Louisville Slugger. Here are their responses:

Thanks for your email. Yes, the Gwynn finish is a black barrel and natural handle, just as was asked. This was named in his honor, of course. Could you send me the link to the story when you're done?

Hi Dave, you are correct. The black barrel, natural handle Louisville Slugger is the Gwynn finish. Very popular. He was a loyal Louisville Slugger guy and truly one of the great human beings in the game. It is a very sad day.

I very much agree with the second person that it was a very sad day for all of baseball.

So, there you have it. Gwynn used one finish, and in his honor, they named the two-toned finish in his honor. He transcended the game and was given an honor few will ever get. He will be missed.

I gotcha! Great info and again great article!

Aybar 2-4, 1 double, 1 single

Good article, but Tony Gwynn used a completely white ash bat 99% of the time. In fact you will not find hardly one image of him using anything but the white ash if you use 'google images'.

It's not our night

Hamilton jammed

Bauer in at 111 pitches

Come on someone get one

Weaver still looking strong

Bauer will never throw another game like this. That dude is a head case just having a great night. Pitching around trout was very smart there.

Trout 1-3 1 double, 1 walk

Trout is the mother****ing Truth