RIP Rennie Stennett

[Bama fan]

In 1975 Stennett went 7 for 7 in a Pirates win over the Cubs. To my knowledge, this is a record for major league baseball. He played second base for the Buccos.

 

[oldude]

Wilbert Robinson of the old Philadelphia Athletics also had 7 hits in a 9 inning game way back in 1896, joining Stennett as the only other player to achieve that feet.

 

[PJCLaw]

Wilbert Robinson of the old Philadelphia Athletics also had 7 hits in a 9 inning game way back in 1896, joining Stennett as the only other player to achieve that feet.

As in two left?!

 

[stamfordhusky]

In 1977 Stennett was in a fight for the batting title, ultimately hitting .336, when he suffered a catastrophic shattered leg. Was never the same again. Played four more mediocre years and was out of baseball at the age of 30.

As a 29-year old rookie in 1971, he hit .353 in a partial season to help the Pirates win the NL title and the World Series. He also hit .344 in AAA that season. Prior to his injury, they held him in high enough regard that they traded Willie Randolph away. After Stennett shattered his leg, the trade ended up badly for them.

 

[Boreifs]

In 1977 Stennett was in a fight for the batting title, ultimately hitting .336, when he suffered a catastrophic shattered leg. Was never the same again. Played four more mediocre years and was out of baseball at the age of 30.

As a 29-year old rookie in 1971, he hit .353 in a partial season to help the Pirates win the NL title and the World Series. He also hit .344 in AAA that season. Prior to his injury, they held him in high enough regard that they traded Willie Randolph away. After Stennett shattered his leg, the trade ended up badly for them.

Just to clarify; he was 19 in 1971. He was Tony Gwynn before he was injured.

 

[stamfordhusky]

Thanks for noticing my error. He actually was 20 that year, which is what I meant to type, but my fat fingers turned it into 29.