Rennie Stennett
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Renaldo Antonio Stennett Porte
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
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[edit] Biographical Information
Known more for his glove than for his bat, second baseman Rennie Stennett surprised in 1977 when he hit .336. He had never hit higher than .291 previously in five seasons as a regular. He played for the division-winning Pittsburgh Pirates in 1972, 1974, and 1975, and also the World Series winning Pirates in 1979. In the 1979 Series, he got a pinch-hit single in his only appearance.
In 1989, Stennett played for the Gold Coast Suns of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He hit .323 with 2 home runs in 55 games for the club.
Stennett's brother, Fernando Stennett, was an infielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates chain 1973-1976.
- On September 1, 1971, the Pirates fielded the first all-black lineup in major league history, including Stennett at second base.
- On September 16, 1975, Stennett tied a major league record by getting 7 hits in a 9-inning game. The Pirates beat the Cubs 22-0, itself a record for the most runs in a shutout in the 20th century.
- In 1977, while having his best season with the bat, he broke his leg. Teammate Dave Parker ended up winning the batting title with an average of .338.
[edit] Records Held
- Hits, nine inning game, 7, 9/16/75 (tied)
- Most times two hits in an inning in a game, twice, 9/16/75 (tied)
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979
