Tony Gwynn collects his 2000th career base hit, a single off Colorado hurler Bruce Ruffin

On August 6, 1993 — Raising his average to .348, San Diego outfielder Tony Gwynn collects his 2000th career base hit, a single off Colorado hurler Bruce Ruffin in the team’s 6-2 victory at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mr. Padre will reach the 3,000 hit milestone on the same date in 1999.
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