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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 106 | 431 | 68 | 133 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 16 | 33 | 68 | 0.309 | -65.9 |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 154 | 617 | 90 | 171 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 52 | 32 | 45 | 108 | 0.277 | -1474.3 |
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 133 | 517 | 79 | 146 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 41 | 48 | 78 | 0.282 | -763.2 |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 154 | 585 | 92 | 161 | 36 | 2 | 11 | 63 | 37 | 53 | 82 | 0.275 | -784.9 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 150 | 562 | 94 | 156 | 32 | 1 | 16 | 76 | 21 | 63 | 77 | 0.278 | -212.3 |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 141 | 493 | 54 | 128 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 57 | 17 | 39 | 73 | 0.260 | -1017.4 |
| 2002 | STL | NL | 152 | 544 | 77 | 166 | 36 | 2 | 11 | 83 | 22 | 49 | 57 | 0.305 | 884.0 |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 157 | 587 | 96 | 194 | 47 | 1 | 13 | 100 | 34 | 65 | 54 | 0.330 | 2089.1 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 149 | 586 | 84 | 168 | 37 | 0 | 10 | 72 | 17 | 39 | 78 | 0.287 | -672.7 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 153 | 623 | 100 | 172 | 36 | 4 | 8 | 70 | 9 | 55 | 100 | 0.276 | -469.6 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 149 | 598 | 100 | 175 | 40 | 2 | 14 | 70 | 17 | 62 | 89 | 0.293 | 588.1 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 124 | 494 | 87 | 164 | 30 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 11 | 46 | 77 | 0.332 | 1464.7 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 138 | 503 | 69 | 136 | 22 | 2 | 10 | 55 | 6 | 37 | 64 | 0.270 | -740.1 |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 124 | 460 | 50 | 115 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 48 | 7 | 39 | 69 | 0.250 | -1421.1 |
| 2010 | SFG | NL | 72 | 243 | 26 | 67 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 21 | 43 | 0.276 | -117.7 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 96 | 299 | 34 | 75 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 24 | 65 | 0.251 | -506.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | FLO | SS | 106 | 103 | 163 | 344 | 11 | 77 |
| 1997 | FLO | SS | 153 | 149 | 242 | 415 | 17 | 95 |
| 1998 | FLO | SS | 129 | 129 | 194 | 372 | 20 | 93 |
| 1999 | SLN | SS | 151 | 140 | 219 | 393 | 26 | 88 |
| 2000 | SLN | SS | 149 | 144 | 231 | 379 | 27 | 79 |
| 2001 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | SLN | SS | 137 | 133 | 207 | 390 | 24 | 85 |
| 2002 | SLN | SS | 149 | 147 | 202 | 410 | 19 | 72 |
| 2003 | SLN | SS | 156 | 154 | 191 | 439 | 16 | 83 |
| 2004 | SLN | SS | 149 | 148 | 222 | 419 | 11 | 92 |
| 2005 | BOS | SS | 153 | 150 | 227 | 398 | 30 | 90 |
| 2006 | ATL | SS | 146 | 146 | 185 | 399 | 13 | 76 |
| 2007 | ATL | SS | 121 | 122 | 147 | 322 | 11 | 71 |
| 2008 | DET | SS | 138 | 134 | 197 | 365 | 16 | 91 |
| 2009 | SFN | SS | 123 | 121 | 161 | 299 | 14 | 63 |
| 2010 | SFN | SS | 68 | 62 | 80 | 149 | 4 | 27 |
| 2011 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CIN | SS | 86 | 71 | 95 | 208 | 13 | 36 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 2114 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | World Series MVP | |
| 2005 | Player of the Week | Week of 2005-05-28 |
| 2004 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 2003 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-09-20 |
| 2003 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 2003 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 2002 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2002 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 2002 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 2000 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 2000 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-06-13 |
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 |