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.
The @Tigers honor Tony Gwynn with a special marking on the infield dirt: http://t.co/SY74sp9fanpic.twitter.com/QHiGWxEGUb
— MLB (@MLB) June 17, 2014Seattle 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