Tony Renda

Born: 1/24/1991 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-08-02 | Final Game: 2018-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Anthony John Renda

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Biography

Tony Renda, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player known for his tenure as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2018. He appeared in 33 games during his brief career, showcasing his talents primarily as an infielder. Renda finished his time in the majors with 11 hits, contributing three runs batted in, and recorded a batting average of .183. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, he displayed the versatility and tenacity often expected of players during the modern game, which emphasized speed and skill on the base paths. Renda's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by increasing specialization and the rise of analytics in player performance assessment. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his journey through the minors and into the major leagues reflects the challenges and aspirations faced by many players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive sport. After his time in the big leagues, Renda transitioned away from professional play, leaving behind a legacy as a determined athlete who reached the pinnacle of baseball despite the odds.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	60	5	11	2	0	0	3	0	5	11	0.183	0.246	0.217	0.463	-375.1

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.463 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2016	CIN	NL	32	60	4	11	2	0	0	3	0	5	11	0.183	.255 (-28%)	.321 (-23%)	.417 (-48%)	.738 (-37%)	-375.1
2018	BOS	AL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	9	5	8	19	1	4
3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
OF	8	7	15	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	CIN	2B	9	5	8	19	1	4
2016	CIN	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
2016	CIN	OF	8	7	15	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	9
Third Base	1
Left Field	4
Right Field	4