Hal Reniff
Born: 7/2/1938 in Warren, OH, USA
Died: 9/7/2004 in Ontario, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-06-08 | Final Game: 1967-09-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Harold Eugene Reniff
Biography
Hal Reniff was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1961 until 1967. Known for his solid pitching skills and competitive spirit, Reniff made a significant impact during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 21-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.27, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded 314 strikeouts and achieved 45 saves, highlighting his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever.
Reniff's career unfolded during an era of baseball marked by a transition in pitching strategies, as teams began to emphasize bullpen usage more prominently. His versatility allowed him to adapt to the evolving demands of the game, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers in history, his contributions to the game and the role he played in the development of modern pitching strategies remain noteworthy. Reniff's legacy is one of resilience and adaptability during a pivotal time in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 23 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 471.3 | 383 | 171 | 14 | 242 | 314 | 3.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.3 | 31 | 13 | 31 | 21 | 2.58 | - |
| 1962 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7.36 | - |
| 1963 | NYY | AL | 4 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 89.3 | 63 | 26 | 42 | 56 | 2.62 | - |
| 1964 | NYY | AL | 6 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 69.3 | 47 | 24 | 30 | 38 | 3.12 | - |
| 1965 | NYY | AL | 3 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 85.3 | 74 | 36 | 48 | 74 | 3.80 | - |
| 1966 | NYY | AL | 3 | 7 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 95.3 | 80 | 34 | 49 | 79 | 3.21 | - |
| 1967 | NYY | AL | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 40 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 4.28 | - |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 43.0 | 42 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 3.35 | -255.5 |
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 | 0.096 | 0.130 | 0.096 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | NYY | AL | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | NYY | AL | 48 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYY | AL | 44 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYY | AL | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYY | AL | 56 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYY | AL | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1963 | WS | NYA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1963 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 276 | 0 | 44 | 64 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | NYA | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | NYA | P | 48 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | NYA | P | 41 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | NYA | P | 51 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | NYA | P | 56 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYA | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYN | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 276 |