Edgar Renteria, baseball player, 140 home runs, 1996-2011

Edgar Renteria

Born: 8/7/1976 in Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia

MLB Debut: 1996-05-10 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Edgar Enrique Renteria

Biography

Edgar Renteria, born in 1976, was a prominent Major League Baseball player who graced the diamond from 1996 until his retirement in 2011. Over the course of his career, Renteria played in 2,152 games, establishing himself as a reliable and versatile position player. He recorded 2,327 hits and demonstrated consistent power at the plate with 140 home runs and 923 RBIs, culminating in a commendable career batting average of .286. Renteria was also known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 294 stolen bases throughout his tenure in the league. Renteria's legacy includes being a two-time World Series champion, earning the World Series MVP award in 2010 for his pivotal role in aiding the San Francisco Giants to victory. He was selected as an All-Star five times, highlighting his status as one of the elite shortstops of his era. Renteria's contributions were particularly significant during the height of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period characterized by offensive prowess and evolving playing styles. His blend of hitting ability, defensive skill, and clutch performance solidified his reputation as a key figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2152 8142 1200 2327 436 29 140 923 294 718 1182 0.286 0.343 0.398 0.741 -3220.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
66 242 37 61 12 0 3 23 24 39 0.252

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 NLCS SFN 4 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.062
2010 WS SFN 5 17 6 7 0 0 2 6 0 3 0.412
2010 NLDS2 SFN 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2005 ALDS1 BOS 3 13 1 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 0.231
2004 WS SLN 4 15 2 5 3 0 0 1 2 2 0.333
2004 NLCS SLN 7 24 1 4 0 0 0 2 2 5 0.167
2004 NLDS1 SLN 4 11 4 5 2 0 0 4 3 1 0.455
2002 NLCS SLN 5 19 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.158
2002 NLDS2 SLN 3 12 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250
2001 NLDS2 SLN 5 17 2 4 1 0 1 1 2 4 0.235
2000 NLDS1 SLN 3 10 5 2 0 0 0 0 4 1 0.200
2000 NLCS SLN 5 20 4 6 1 0 0 4 0 2 0.300
1997 WS FLO 7 31 3 9 2 0 0 3 3 5 0.290
1997 NLCS FLO 6 22 4 5 1 0 0 0 3 6 0.227
1997 NLDS1 FLO 3 13 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 4 0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 1
2B 4 0 1 5 0 0
SS 2114 2053 2963 5701 272 1218

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 4
Shortstop 2114
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 CIN NL $2,068,391
2010 SFN NL $10,000,000
2009 SFN NL $8,000,000
2008 DET AL $10,000,000
2007 ATL NL $9,000,000
2006 ATL NL $9,000,000
2005 BOS AL $8,000,000
2004 SLN NL $7,250,000
2003 SLN NL $6,500,000
2002 SLN NL $6,000,000
2001 SLN NL $4,500,000
2000 SLN NL $2,250,000
1999 SLN NL $2,000,000
1998 FLO NL $255,000
1997 FLO NL $109,500
Total Career Earnings $84,932,891

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 13.0 448 0
2002 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 2.0 448 0
1996 Rookie of the Year NL 2nd 84.0 140 10