5-Year MLB Veteran, World Series-Winning Coach, Dies
Summary
Rick Renick, a former Major League Baseball player and coach, has died at the age of 81. Renick played for the Minnesota Twins for five seasons and later coached them to a World Series victory in 1987.Key Facts
- Rick Renick played five seasons in Major League Baseball with the Minnesota Twins from 1968 to 1972.
- Renick had a batting average of .221 and hit a total of three home runs during his rookie season.
- He coached the Minnesota Twins to a World Series championship in 1987.
- Renick had coaching roles with several teams, including the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Florida Marlins.
- He started his professional baseball career after being signed by the Twins out of Ohio State University in 1964.
- Renick's best season was in 1970 when he hit seven home runs and had 25 runs batted in.
- He transitioned to a full-time coaching role beginning in 1979 with the Royals.
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