Rich Renteria
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1994)
Rich Renteria was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1994 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Seattle Mariners, and the Florida Marlins, a span of 9 seasons. In 184 career games, he hit .237 with 100 hits, 4 home runs, and 41 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 172 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-14
- Last Game
- 1994-08-11
Full name: Richard Avina Renteria
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 422 | 42 | 100 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 2 | 25 | 49 | .237 | .285 | .322 | .608 | -1,031 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 10 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 31 | 88 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 | .205 | .254 (-20%) | .317 (-30%) | .377 (-19%) | .695 (-24%) | -352.1 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | 103 | 263 | 27 | 67 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 31 | .255 | .265 (-4%) | .332 (-6%) | .403 (-19%) | .735 (-13%) | -524.8 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | 28 | 49 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -154.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 184 | 422 | 42 | 100 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 2 | 25 | 49 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -1,031 | ||
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 (184 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 103 | 238 | 25 | 62 | 4 | 29 | .261 |
| Away | 81 | 184 | 17 | 38 | 0 | 12 | .207 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-11 | MIA | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-10 | MIA | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-09 | MIA | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-08 | MIA | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-06 | MIA | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-05 | MIA | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-22 | MIA | STL | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-21 | MIA | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-20 | MIA | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-15 | MIA | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 59 | 42 | 85 | 134 | 3 | 21 |
| 3B | 45 | 26 | 25 | 60 | 4 | 9 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 12 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 2 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | SEA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | SEA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | SEA | 2B | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | SEA | 3B | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | SEA | SS | 11 | 9 | 18 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| 1993 | FLO | 2B | 45 | 37 | 70 | 116 | 2 | 16 |
| 1993 | FLO | 3B | 25 | 15 | 14 | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | FLO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | FLO | 2B | 6 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | FLO | 3B | 14 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | FLO | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 59 |
| Third Base | 45 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Salary History
Rich Renteria's recorded salaries total $447,000 over 4 seasons, 1988 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Renteria's career ran from 1986 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1986 and 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $160,000 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $109,000 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | $112,500 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | $65,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $447,000 | ||
Rich Renteria: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rich Renteria debuted on September 14, 1986 and played a final game on August 11, 1994. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986), the Seattle Mariners (1987 to 1988), and the Florida Marlins (1993 through 1994). Renteria, a second baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Renteria is listed at 5-foot-9 and 172 pounds. Renteria was born on December 25, 1961, in Harbor City, CA, USA. The given name on file is Richard Avina Renteria.
In 184 games and 422 at bats, Renteria batted .237 with 100 hits, plus 4 home runs and 41 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .285 and the slugging percentage .322, for an OPS of .608. Measured against the leagues Renteria played in, the .237 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 9.4% below the league. The hits column peaks at 67, in 1993. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .255 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rich Renteria
- What years did Rich Renteria play?
- Rich Renteria played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1994.
- Was Rich Renteria a pitcher?
- No. Rich Renteria was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rich Renteria hit?
- Rich Renteria hit 4 career home runs with 100 hits.
- What teams did Rich Renteria play for?
- Rich Renteria played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986), the Seattle Mariners (1987–1988), and the Florida Marlins (1993–1994).
- What were Rich Renteria's career stats?
- In 184 games, Rich Renteria had 100 hits, 4 home runs, 41 RBI, 42 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .237 batting average.
- How much did Rich Renteria earn in his career?
- Rich Renteria's recorded salaries total $447,000 over 4 seasons, 1988 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Renteria's career ran from 1986 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1986 and 1987.
- What was Rich Renteria's salary?
- Rich Renteria's last recorded salary was $160,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $160,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $65,500, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1988 to 1994.
- What position did Rich Renteria play?
- Rich Renteria played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rich Renteria and how much did he weigh?
- Rich Renteria was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 172 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rich Renteria hit each season?
- Rich Renteria's home runs by season: 0 in 1986, 0 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 2 in 1993, and 2 in 1994. His most in one season was 2, in 1993 and 1994.
- What was Rich Renteria's career batting average?
- Rich Renteria batted .237 over his career, with 100 hits in 422 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rich Renteria have?
- Rich Renteria drove in 41 runs in his career.
- Is Rich Renteria in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rich Renteria has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.