Rick Renick
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1972)
Rick Renick was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1972 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 5 seasons. In 276 career games, he hit .221 with 122 hits, 20 home runs, and 71 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 188 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1968-07-11
- Last Game
- 1972-10-02
Full name: Warren Richard Renick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | 553 | 71 | 122 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 71 | 0 | 63 | 142 | .221 | .302 | .373 | .674 | -109 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .373 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | MIN | AL | 42 | 97 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 42 | .216 | .236 (-9%) | .298 (-5%) | .340 (+18%) | .638 (+7%) | 78.3 |
| 1969 | MIN | AL | 71 | 139 | 21 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 32 | .245 | .248 (-1%) | .320 (-4%) | .369 (+1%) | .689 (-1%) | -30.6 |
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 81 | 179 | 20 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 29 | .229 | .253 (-10%) | .325 (-3%) | .385 (+1%) | .711 (avg) | 2.0 |
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 27 | 45 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 14 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -38.7 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 55 | 93 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 25 | .172 | .243 (-29%) | .310 (-9%) | .353 (-9%) | .664 (-9%) | -119.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 276 | 553 | 71 | 122 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 71 | 0 | 63 | 142 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -109 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (276 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 146 | 307 | 44 | 70 | 15 | 39 | .228 |
| Away | 130 | 246 | 27 | 52 | 5 | 32 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-02 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-30 | MIN | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1972-09-29 | MIN | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-28 | MIN | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972-09-27 | MIN | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-19 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-12 | MIN | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-05 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-04 | MIN | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-02 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 71 | 65 | 47 | 111 | 10 | 10 |
| OF | 63 | 37 | 69 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 48 | 33 | 59 | 108 | 12 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | MIN | SS | 40 | 30 | 50 | 91 | 8 | 13 |
| 1969 | MIN | 3B | 30 | 27 | 21 | 42 | 6 | 5 |
| 1969 | MIN | OF | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | MIN | SS | 6 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| 1970 | MIN | 3B | 30 | 29 | 22 | 52 | 1 | 5 |
| 1970 | MIN | OF | 25 | 12 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | MIN | 3B | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | MIN | OF | 7 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | MIN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | MIN | 3B | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | MIN | OF | 21 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 73 |
| Shortstop | 48 |
| Left Field | 59 |
| Right Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1964 |
Rick Renick: the record in brief
Rick Renick's major league career runs from a debut on July 11, 1968 to a final game on October 2, 1972. Renick spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Minnesota Twins. At 6-foot-0 and 188 pounds, Renick is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Renick threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is March 16, 1944, in London, OH, USA. Rick Renick was the playing name; the full given name is Warren Richard.
In 276 games and 553 at bats, Renick batted .221 with 122 hits; the totals also include 20 home runs and 71 RBI. Renick's career OPS of .674 combines a .302 on-base mark with .373 slugging. Measured against the leagues Renick played in, the .221 career average compares with a .247 league average over the same seasons, 10.6% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 41, in 1970. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1969, did not top the league's .248. In none of the compared seasons from 1968 to 1972 did Renick top the league batting average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Renick
- What years did Rick Renick play?
- Rick Renick played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1972.
- Was Rick Renick a pitcher?
- No. Rick Renick was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rick Renick hit?
- Rick Renick hit 20 career home runs with 122 hits.
- What teams did Rick Renick play for?
- Rick Renick played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1968–1972).
- What were Rick Renick's career stats?
- In 276 games, Rick Renick had 122 hits, 20 home runs, 71 RBI, and 71 runs, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Rick Renick play?
- Rick Renick played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rick Renick and how much did he weigh?
- Rick Renick was listed at 6 feet and 188 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rick Renick hit each season?
- Rick Renick's home runs by season: 3 in 1968, 5 in 1969, 7 in 1970, 1 in 1971, and 4 in 1972. His most in one season was 7, in 1970.
- What was Rick Renick's career batting average?
- Rick Renick batted .221 over his career, with 122 hits in 553 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rick Renick have?
- Rick Renick drove in 71 runs in his career.
- Is Rick Renick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rick Renick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.