Rick Renteria

Infobox MLB retired
name=Rick Renteria
position=Infielder


bats=Right
throws=Right
birthdate=birth date and age|1961|12|25
city-state|Harbor City|California
debutdate=September 14
debutyear=by|1986
debutteam=Pittsburgh Pirates
finaldate=August 11
finalyear=by|1994
finalteam=Florida Marlins
stat1label=Batting average
stat1value=.237
stat2label=Home runs
stat2value=4
stat3label=Runs batted in
stat3value=41
teams=
*Pittsburgh Pirates (1986)
*Seattle Mariners (1987-88)
*Florida Marlins (1993-94)

Richard Avina Renteria (born December 25, 1961 in Harbor City, California) is currently the first base coach for the San Diego Padres. During his playing career, he was usually called "Rich", but now goes by "Rick".

Renteria was an infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986), Seattle Mariners (1987-88) and Florida Marlins (1993-94). While playing for the Florida Marlins, he was nicknamed "The Secret Weapon" for his versatility on the field and his timely pinch hitting. In five major league seasons, he played in 184 games and had 422 at-bats and a .237 batting average. He spent the by|2007 season as the manager of the Portland Beavers, a minor league affiliate of the Padres, before being promoted to a major league coaching job.

ources

* [http://portlandbeavers.com/newsroom/pressrelease/index.html?article_id=649 Portland Beavers press release]