Hal Reniff
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1967)
Hal Reniff was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1967 for the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, a span of 7 seasons. Across 276 career appearances, he went 21-23 with a 3.27 ERA, 314 strikeouts, and 45 saves. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 3697.1.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 215 lb
- Died
- 9/7/2004 in Ontario, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1961-06-08
- Last Game
- 1967-09-03
Full name: Harold Eugene Reniff
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.1 | 31 | 13 | 31 | 21 | 2.58 | 4.03 (+36%) | 46.5 |
| 1962 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7.36 | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | NYA | AL | 4 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 89.1 | 63 | 26 | 42 | 56 | 2.62 | 3.46 (+24%) | 726.6 |
| 1964 | NYA | AL | 6 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 69.1 | 47 | 24 | 30 | 38 | 3.12 | 3.58 (+13%) | 371.2 |
| 1965 | NYA | AL | 3 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 85.1 | 74 | 36 | 48 | 74 | 3.80 | 3.50 (-9%) | 528.2 |
| 1966 | NYA | AL | 3 | 7 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 95.1 | 80 | 34 | 49 | 79 | 3.21 | 3.52 (+9%) | 1582.7 |
| 1967 | NYA | AL | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 40 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 4.28 | 3.30 (-29%) | 695.1 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 43.0 | 42 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 3.35 | 3.30 (-1%) | -253.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 21 | 23 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 471.1 | 383 | 171 | 242 | 314 | 3.27 | — | 3,697 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 52 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 35 | .096 | .130 | .096 | .226 | 0 |
Career AVG .096 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.
Career OBP .130 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.
Career SLG .096 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 74.6% below league average.
Career OPS .226 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 67.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | NYA | AL | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | NYA | AL | 48 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYA | AL | 44 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYA | AL | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYA | AL | 56 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYA | AL | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 279 | 52 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 35 | .096 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (555 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 131 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .074 |
| Away | 148 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .120 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 128 | 229.0 | 162 | 64 | 102 | 142 | 2.52 |
| Away | 148 | 242.1 | 221 | 108 | 140 | 172 | 4.01 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-09-03 | NYN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-02 | NYN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-09-01 | NYN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-28 | NYN | STL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-08-22 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-08-18 | NYN | PIT | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-17 | NYN | PIT | — | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-15 | NYN | PHI | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967-08-15 | NYN | PHI | L | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-08-13 | NYN | PIT | — | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
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| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 276 |
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Hal Reniff (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Hal Reniff: the record in brief
June 8, 1961 and September 3, 1967 bracket Hal Reniff's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (1961 to 1967) and the New York Mets (1967). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 215 pounds, Reniff is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Reniff threw and hit right-handed. Reniff was born on July 2, 1938, in Warren, OH, USA. The bio records the death on September 7, 2004, in Ontario, CA, USA. Hal Reniff was the playing name; the full given name is Harold Eugene.
Reniff pitched in 276 games, starting 0, and finished with a 21-23 record and 3.27 ERA. The totals include 314 strikeouts and 45 saves. The leagues Reniff pitched in allowed 3.61 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 9.6% better than average. Reniff won 6 games in 1964, the most of any season listed. Reniff struck out 79 batters in 1966, a career high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hal Reniff
- What years did Hal Reniff play?
- Hal Reniff played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1967.
- Was Hal Reniff a pitcher?
- Yes. Hal Reniff pitched in the major leagues, recording 21 wins and 314 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Hal Reniff hit?
- Hal Reniff hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Hal Reniff play for?
- Hal Reniff played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1961–1967) and the New York Mets (1967).
- What were Hal Reniff's career stats?
- In 276 games, Hal Reniff went 21-23 with a 3.27 ERA, 314 strikeouts, 471.1 innings pitched, and 45 saves.
- What position did Hal Reniff play?
- Hal Reniff played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hal Reniff and how much did he weigh?
- Hal Reniff was listed at 6 feet and 215 pounds.
- What was Hal Reniff's career ERA?
- Hal Reniff finished with a 3.27 career ERA, going 21-23 with 314 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Hal Reniff have?
- Hal Reniff recorded 314 career strikeouts.
- Is Hal Reniff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hal Reniff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.