Bill Renna

Born: 10/14/1924 in Hanford, CA, USA

Died: 7/19/2014 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-14 | Final Game: 1959-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 218 lbs

Full name: William Beneditto Renna

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Biography

Bill Renna was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1953 until 1959. Over the course of his career, Renna appeared in 370 games, showcasing his talents with a batting average of .239. He accumulated 219 hits, including 28 home runs and 119 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his steady presence at the plate, Renna contributed to his teams with a blend of power and consistency, and he also displayed speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Renna's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the post-war expansion of the game and the growing popularity of the sport. He played for several teams, making a notable impact in the outfield and as a reliable hitter. Though his statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Renna's contributions to the teams he played for were significant during his time, helping to shape the competitive landscape of the 1950s baseball scene. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the talent and determination of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
370	918	123	219	36	10	28	119	2	99	166	0.239	0.315	0.391	0.707	-387.0

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — near 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
1953	NYY	AL	61	121	19	38	6	3	2	13	0	13	31	0.314	.264 (+19%)	.335 (+15%)	.397 (+16%)	.733 (+16%)	344.2
1954	PHA	AL	123	422	52	98	15	4	13	53	1	41	60	0.232	.261 (-11%)	.333 (-9%)	.390 (-3%)	.723 (-6%)	-553.6
1955	KC1	AL	100	249	33	53	7	3	7	28	0	31	42	0.213	.258 (-18%)	.332 (-8%)	.393 (-11%)	.726 (-10%)	-450.1
1956	KC1	AL	33	48	12	13	3	0	2	5	1	3	10	0.271	—	—	—	—	36.1
1958	BOS	AL	39	56	5	15	5	0	4	18	0	6	14	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.324 (+4%)	.394 (+45%)	.719 (+27%)	236.4
1959	BOS	AL	14	22	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	5	9	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0