Tony Gwynn already has a street named in his honor outside Petco Park, and on July 21 the Padres plan to unveil a statue of the Hall of Famer-elect.
The unveiling will be part of "Tribute to Tony Weekend," the final home weekend before Gwynn is inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 29. The statue will most likely be placed in the "Park at the Park," a grassy area beyond the center field fence that's open year-round.
"It's fitting that the first statue at Petco Park bear his likeness," chief executive officer Sandy Alderson said. "He represents everything that is positive about the San Diego Padres and Major League Baseball."
The Padres moved to Petco Park in 2004, three seasons after Gwynn retired. His No. 19 was retired in 2004 and is displayed atop the batter's eye in center field.
Gwynn is the baseball coach at San Diego State, his alma mater.