Rennie Stennett, baseball player, 1971-1981

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

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

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