Jim Reninger

Born: 3/7/1915 in Aurora, IL, USA

Died: 8/23/1993 in North Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-17 | Final Game: 1939-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James David Reninger

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Biography

Jim Reninger was a professional baseball player born in 1915 who played as a position player during the late 1930s. He made his Major League debut on September 17, 1938, and concluded his career on August 30, 1939. Reninger’s time in the major leagues was brief, appearing in just 8 games. Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .077, and he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, while also not registering any stolen bases. Despite his limited on-field contributions, Reninger's presence in the sport during this period reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in the competitive landscape of baseball, which was just beginning to emerge from the Great Depression. The late 1930s was a transitional era in baseball, as it was marked by the rise of new talents and the impending impact of World War II on the sport. Reninger's brief stint in the majors may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, but it adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the journey of players who sought to make their mark in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	8	6	1	0	0	39.0	52	32	6	26	12	7.38	0

Career ERA 7.38 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 71.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1938	PHA	AL	0	2	4	4	1	0	0	22.7	28	18	14	9	7.15	4.35 (-64%)	-868.3
1939	PHA	AL	0	2	4	2	0	0	0	16.3	24	14	12	3	7.71	4.28 (-80%)	-1233.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	13	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.077	0.200	0.077	0.277	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 80.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.277 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 62.3% 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
1938	PHA	AL	4	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	PHA	AL	4	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	3	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	PHA	P	4	0	0	6	0	0
1939	PHA	P	4	0	3	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8