Rich Renteria

Rich Renteria was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who had a career spanning from 1986 to 1994. Primarily known as a position player, Renteria showcased his skills over the course of 184 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 100 hits, contributing to a batting average of .237. His offensive output included 4 home runs and 41 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 2 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact games both with his bat and his speed on the base paths. Renteria played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the more traditional styles of play to a game increasingly influenced by power hitting and athleticism. His career, though relatively brief, allowed him to participate in the evolving narrative of the sport, where players began to emphasize both contact and power. As a versatile player, he contributed to various teams, leaving a lasting imprint on those he played with and showcasing the determination and resilience typical of athletes during the late 1980s and early 1990s.