Hal Reniff

Born: 7/2/1938 in Warren, OH, USA

Died: 9/7/2004 in Ontario, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-06-08 | Final Game: 1967-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Harold Eugene Reniff

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Biography

Hal Reniff was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1961 until 1967. Known for his solid pitching skills and competitive spirit, Reniff made a significant impact during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 21-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.27, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded 314 strikeouts and achieved 45 saves, highlighting his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever. Reniff's career unfolded during an era of baseball marked by a transition in pitching strategies, as teams began to emphasize bullpen usage more prominently. His versatility allowed him to adapt to the evolving demands of the game, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers in history, his contributions to the game and the role he played in the development of modern pitching strategies remain noteworthy. Reniff's legacy is one of resilience and adaptability during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	23	276	0	0	0	45	471.3	383	171	14	242	314	3.27	0

Career ERA 3.27 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 9.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1961	NYY	AL	2	0	25	2	45.3	31	13	31	21	2.58	4.03 (+36%)	-
1962	NYY	AL	0	0	2	0	3.7	6	3	5	1	7.36	—	-
1963	NYY	AL	4	3	48	18	89.3	63	26	42	56	2.62	3.46 (+24%)	-
1964	NYY	AL	6	4	41	9	69.3	47	24	30	38	3.12	3.58 (+13%)	-
1965	NYY	AL	3	4	51	3	85.3	74	36	48	74	3.80	3.50 (-9%)	-
1966	NYY	AL	3	7	56	9	95.3	80	34	49	79	3.21	3.52 (+9%)	-
1967	NYY	AL	0	2	24	0	40.0	40	19	14	24	4.28	3.30 (-29%)	-
1967	NYN	NL	3	3	29	4	43.0	42	16	23	21	3.35	3.30 (-1%)	-255.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
279	52	3	5	0	0	0	2	0	2	35	0.096	0.130	0.096	0.226	0.0

Career AVG .096 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.

Career OBP .130 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career SLG .096 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 74.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.226 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1961	NYY	AL	25	5	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1962	NYY	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1963	NYY	AL	48	15	0	0	0	2	10	0.000	—	—	—	—
1964	NYY	AL	44	10	2	1	0	0	7	0.100	—	—	—	—
1965	NYY	AL	51	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1966	NYY	AL	56	14	1	4	2	0	8	0.286	—	—	—	—
1967	NYY	AL	24	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1967	NYN	NL	29	4	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—