Rennie Stennett
Born: 4/5/1951 in Colon, Colon, Panama
Died: 5/18/2021 in Coconut Creek, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-07-10 | Final Game: 1981-08-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Renaldo Antonio Stennett
Biography
Rennie Stennett, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1971 until 1981. Known for his versatility and solid batting skills, Stennett played a total of 1,237 games in his career, amassing 1,239 hits and achieving a batting average of .274. His offensive contributions included 41 home runs and 432 RBIs, along with 75 stolen bases, showcasing his ability not only to hit for average but also to contribute to his team's speed on the bases.
Stennett played primarily as an infielder and was recognized for his adeptness in multiple positions, which allowed him to be a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants. He was active during a transformative era in baseball that bridged the end of the deadball period and the beginning of the more offensive-minded approach of the late 1970s. Over his career, Stennett became known for his consistent performance and reliability, leaving a lasting legacy as a key contributor during his time on the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1237 | 4521 | 500 | 1239 | 177 | 41 | 41 | 432 | 75 | 207 | 348 | 0.274 | 0.306 | 0.359 | 0.665 | -5333.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 50 | 153 | 24 | 54 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 0.353 | 506.6 |
| 1972 | PIT | NL | 109 | 370 | 43 | 106 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 9 | 43 | 0.286 | 55.9 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 128 | 466 | 45 | 113 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 55 | 2 | 16 | 63 | 0.242 | -1237.5 |
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 157 | 673 | 84 | 196 | 29 | 3 | 7 | 56 | 8 | 32 | 51 | 0.291 | -107.2 |
| 1975 | PIT | NL | 148 | 616 | 89 | 176 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 62 | 5 | 33 | 42 | 0.286 | -56.7 |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 157 | 654 | 59 | 168 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 60 | 18 | 19 | 32 | 0.257 | -1452.7 |
| 1977 | PIT | NL | 116 | 453 | 53 | 152 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 51 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 0.336 | 947.2 |
| 1978 | PIT | NL | 106 | 333 | 30 | 81 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 2 | 13 | 22 | 0.243 | -1084.6 |
| 1979 | PIT | NL | 108 | 319 | 31 | 76 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 0.238 | -1239.8 |
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 120 | 397 | 34 | 97 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 4 | 22 | 31 | 0.244 | -1343.0 |
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 38 | 87 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0.230 | -321.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 52 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.212 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NLCS | PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1979 | WS | PIT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1975 | NLCS | PIT | 3 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.214 |
| 1974 | NLCS | PIT | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.062 |
| 1972 | NLCS | PIT | 5 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.286 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1049 | 1006 | 2568 | 3100 | 129 | 687 |
| 3B | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 48 | 33 | 70 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 53 | 29 | 74 | 113 | 7 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | PIT | 2B | 36 | 33 | 82 | 106 | 9 | 22 |
| 1972 | PIT | 2B | 49 | 47 | 129 | 162 | 7 | 42 |
| 1972 | PIT | SS | 6 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1972 | PIT | OF | 41 | 30 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | PIT | 2B | 84 | 77 | 210 | 248 | 9 | 64 |
| 1973 | PIT | SS | 43 | 29 | 67 | 100 | 5 | 20 |
| 1973 | PIT | OF | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | PIT | 2B | 154 | 153 | 441 | 475 | 19 | 115 |
| 1974 | PIT | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | PIT | 2B | 144 | 144 | 379 | 463 | 18 | 98 |
| 1976 | PIT | 2B | 157 | 156 | 430 | 502 | 18 | 111 |
| 1976 | PIT | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | PIT | 2B | 113 | 112 | 269 | 315 | 11 | 70 |
| 1978 | PIT | 2B | 80 | 79 | 164 | 208 | 11 | 40 |
| 1978 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | PIT | 2B | 102 | 84 | 172 | 282 | 12 | 63 |
| 1980 | SFN | 2B | 111 | 103 | 244 | 293 | 15 | 53 |
| 1981 | SFN | 2B | 19 | 18 | 48 | 46 | 0 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1048 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 53 |
| Left Field | 34 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 14 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Player of the Week | Week of 1975-09-19 |
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-09-27 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 7.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |