Mervin Weldon Rettenmund Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Mervin Weldon Rettenmund (born June 6, 1943) is an American former Major League Baseball player and coach. He played thirteen seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (1968–73), the Cincinnati Reds (1974–75), the San Diego Padres (1976–77) and the California Angels (1979–80).He helped the Orioles win the 1969 and 1971 American League pennant, the 1970 World Series and the 1973 AL Eastern Division, the Reds win the 1975 World Series and the Angels win the 1979 AL Western Division. He also served as hitting coach for the 1989 World Series champion Oakland Athletics, as well as the Athletics' 1990 A.L. pennant-winners, and the 1998 National League champion Padres.He finished 19th in voting for the 1971 AL MVP for playing in 141 Games and having 491 At Bats, 81 Runs, 156 Hits, 23 Doubles, 4 Triples, 11 Home Runs, 75 RBI, 15 Stolen Bases, 87 Walks, .318 Batting Average (which was third best in the American League to Bobby Murcer of the New York Yankees [.331], and Tony Oliva of the Minnesota Twins [.337]), .422 On-base percentage, .448 Slugging Percentage, 220 Total Bases, 4 Sacrifice Hits, 3 Sacrifice Flies and 2 Intentional Walks.In 13 seasons he played in 1,023 Games and had 2,555 At Bats, 393 Runs, 693 Hits, 114 Doubles, 16 Triples, 66 Home Runs, 329 RBI, 68 Stolen Bases, 445 Walks, .271 Batting Average, .381 On-base percentage, .406 Slugging Percentage, 1,037 Total Bases, 36 Sacrifice Hits, 20 Sacrifice Flies and 15 Intentional Walks.After his major league career, Rettenmund served as hitting coach for the Texas Rangers (1983–1985), the Athletics (1989–1990), the Padres (1991–1999), the Atlanta Braves (2000–2001), and the Detroit Tigers (2002).After three years out of the majors, Rettenmund returned as hitting coach of the Padres in June, 2006, replacing Dave Magadan. However, he himself was replaced in mid-season the next year (July 31, 2007), by Wally JoynerRettenmund currently resides in San Diego, California.
Inducted into the Greater Flint [Michigan] Area Sports Hall Of Fame in 1981.
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Inducted into the Ball State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1976 (inaugural class).
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Hit 2 Home Runs against Ken Holtzman on July 18, 1973.
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Outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles (1968-1973), Cincinnati Reds (1974-1975), San Diego Padres (1976-1977) and California Angels (1978-1980).
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Title
Year
Status
Character
Sunday Night Baseball
1993-1999
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Padres Hitting Coach
1979 American League Championship Series
1979
TV Mini-Series
Himself - California Angels Designated Hitter / Himself - California Angels Pinch Hitter
1975 World Series
1975
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter
1975 National League Championship Series
1975
TV Series
Himself - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter
1973 American League Championship Series
1973
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Baltimore Orioles Right Fielder
1971 World Series
1971
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Baltimore Orioles Center Fielder / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Hitter / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Left Fielder / ...
1971 American League Championship Series
1971
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Runner / Left Fielder / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Center Fielder / ...
1970 World Series
1970
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Baltimore Orioles Left Fielder / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Hitter
1970 American League Championship Series
1970
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Baltimore Orioles Left Fielder
1969 World Series
1969
TV Series
Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Runner
1969 American League Championship Series
1969
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Hitter
Known for movies
1971 World Series (1971) as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Center Fielder / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Left Fielder / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Hitter / Left Fielder / Right Fielder
1971 American League Championship Series (1971) as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Center Fielder / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Left Fielder / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Runner / Left Fielder
1975 World Series (1975) as Himself - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter
1973 American League Championship Series (1973) as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Right Fielder