During the strike of 1981 , Tolan was dispatched to Walla Walla , Washington , where he was Tony Gwynn 's first hitting coach .
He was also a coach for the Padres from 1980 -- 1983 .
During the strike of 1981 , coach was dispatched to Walla Walla , Washington , where coach was Tony Gwynn 's first coach   .
He was also a coach for the Padres from 1980 -- 1983 .