The Baseball Cube
Tracker
Store
Sign In / Register

Merv Rettenmund

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1968-1980 (1968-1980)
Proper Name
Mervin Weldon Rettenmund
Positions
OF (845) ... LF (87) ... RF (76) ... DH (36) ... CF (5) ... 3B (2)
Positions
OF - LF - RF - DH - CF - 3B
Height / Weight
5-10 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
June 6,1943
Death Date
December 7,2024   Age:  81.184
High School
Southwestern (Detroit,MI)
Colleges
Ball State University (Muncie,IN)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1964-Baltimore Orioles
Signing Bonus
$ 15,000
MLB Debut
April 14,1968
MLBAM ID
121083
Retrosheet#
rettm101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career25553936936632968.271.786

[Player Notes]

[1970] World Series Champion with Baltimore Orioles[1975] World Series Champion with Cincinnati Reds[1976] Inducted into the Ball State University Athletics Hall of FameMore Notes

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1968Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL14,4725OF316410195027111820111003085712.297.452.469.921.453.172.39521.1823.531.1132.00
1969Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1426OF95190274710342561282804416752261730.247.338.395.733.321.148.26512.3912.391.0047.50
1970Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1427OF1063386010917218581373859342181843853772.322.394.544.938.352.222.3469.8715.321.5518.78
1971Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1428OF141491811562341175156876044321322058938118.318.422.448.870.326.130.34314.7710.190.6944.64
1972Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1429OF-OF10230140701026216441370400101023461852.233.325.339.664.249.106.24811.8510.690.9050.17
1973Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1430OF9532159841729441125738462441323902856.262.378.411.789.355.149.27214.629.740.6735.67
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2631OF8020830456062851373923217692521233.216.337.332.669.313.116.23614.6815.481.0534.67
1975Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2632OF931882445612195035220123659226936.239.356.314.670.287.075.25915.499.730.6394.00
1976San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN1633OF861401632702114129230300345172923.229.361.321.682.321.092.26116.8613.370.7970.00
1977San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN1634OF10712623366141712332814222561661125.286.432.444.876.413.158.33319.8816.870.8531.50
1978California AngelsALMLBCAL835OF-DH501081629511140330132110339142722.269.433.361.794.343.092.29521.139.150.43108.00
1979California AngelsALMLBCAL836DH-OF357672020110101114111132590317.263.360.329.689.224.066.30612.2215.561.2776.00
1980California AngelsALMLBCAL737DH240100000011000001501.250.400.250.650.250.000.33320.0020.001.000.00
1968MLBTotal--BAL------316410195027111820111003085712.297.452.469.921.453.172.39521.1823.531.1132.00AL1968
1969MLBTotal--BAL------95190274710342561282804416752261730.247.338.395.733.321.147.26512.3912.391.0047.50AL1969
1970MLBTotal--BAL------1063386010917218581373859342181843853772.322.394.544.938.352.222.3469.8715.321.5518.78AL1970
1971MLBTotal--BAL------141491811562341175156876044321322058938118.318.422.448.870.326.130.34314.7710.190.6944.64AL1971
1972MLBTotal--BAL------10230140701026216441370400101023461852.233.325.339.663.249.106.24811.8510.690.9050.17AL1972
1973MLBTotal--BAL------9532159841729441125738462441323902856.262.378.411.789.355.150.27214.629.740.6735.67AL1973
1974MLBTotal--CIN------8020830456062851373923217692521233.216.337.332.669.313.115.23614.6815.481.0534.67NL1974
1975MLBTotal--CIN------931882445612195035220123659226936.239.356.314.669.287.074.25915.499.730.6394.00NL1975
1976MLBTotal--SDN------861401632702114129230300345172923.229.361.321.682.321.093.26116.8613.370.7970.00NL1976
1977MLBTotal--SDN------10712623366141712332814222561661125.286.432.444.877.413.159.33319.8816.870.8531.50NL1977
1978MLBTotal--CAL------501081629511140330132110339142722.269.433.361.794.343.093.29521.139.150.43108.00AL1978
1979MLBTotal--CAL------357672020110101114111132590317.263.360.329.688.224.066.30612.2215.561.2776.00AL1979
1980MLBTotal--CAL------240100000011000001501.250.400.250.650.250.000.33320.0020.001.00AL1980
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB1023255539369311416663296828445382183620156510373074196497.271.381.406.786.324.135.29514.4812.430.8638.71
Tot:NL (4 yrs)NL366662931582521475154134112311661822981641117.239.366.346.712.326.107.26616.4213.730.8447.29
Tot:AL (9 yrs)AL657189330053589145225453243112701525149478082258155380.283.386.427.812.324.144.30513.7711.960.8736.40

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1970Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs27131100011021000001501.333.600.333.9331.000.000.50040.0020.000.500.00
1970Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs27252200120010000005611.400.5001.0001.500.800.600.25016.670.000.0016.67
1971Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs28380210010003000003811.250.250.375.625.125.125.4000.0037.500.000.00
1971Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs2872735001400040000082714.185.185.296.481.111.111.1820.0014.810.003.70
1973Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs3031111000000320000011401.091.286.091.377.273.000.11121.4314.290.670.00
1975Cincinnati RedsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs32210000000010000000200.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.000.000.000.00
1975Cincinnati RedsWorld SeriesPlayoffs32330000000001000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.330.000.00
1979California AngelsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs36220000000021000000400.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.0025.000.500.00
Tot:Playoffs (5 Yrs)Playoffs236071110281091200000186938.183.290.300.590.283.117.19613.0417.391.3330.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1968Baltimore OriolesALMLB25OF23-166.0291003030001.0001.30.181.6214.274.28
1969Baltimore OriolesALMLB26OF78-467.010731011111000.9911.40.242.1648.182.14
1970Baltimore OriolesALMLB27OF93-742.020165121220700.9762.20.282.5257.487.74
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1968Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2591712-31Hank Bauer, Earl Weaverdnq
1969Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL26109531-95Earl WeaverLost World Series (Mets)
1970Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL27108541-106Earl WeaverWon World Series (Reds)
1971Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL28101571-141Earl WeaverLost World Series (Pirates)
1972Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2980743-102Earl Weaverdnq
1973Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3097651-95Earl WeaverLost ALCS (Athletics)
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3198642-80Sparky Andersondnq
1975Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN32108541-93Sparky AndersonWon World Series (Red Sox)
1976San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN3373895-86John McNamaradnq
1977San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN3469935-107Alvin Dark, John McNamara, Bob Skinnerdnq
1978California AngelsALMLBCAL3587753-50Jim Fregosi, Dave Garciadnq
1979California AngelsALMLBCAL3688741-35Jim FregosiLost ALCS (Orioles)
1980California AngelsALMLBCAL3765956-2Jim Fregosidnq
13 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1983Texas RangersALMLBMLBTEXHitting Coach7785.475322.0dnq
1984Texas RangersALMLBMLBTEXHitting Coach6992.429714.5dnq
1985Texas RangersALMLBMLBTEXHitting Coach6299.385728.5dnq
1989Oakland AthleticsALMLBMLBOAKHitting Coach9963.61110.0Won World Series (Giants)
1990Oakland AthleticsALMLBMLBOAKHitting Coach10359.63610.0Lost World Series (Reds)
1991San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach8478.519310.0dnq
1992San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach8280.506316.0dnq
1993San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach61101.377743.0dnq
1994San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach4770.402412.5dnq
1995San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach7074.48638.0dnq
1996San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach9171.56210.0Lost in 1st Round (Cardinals)
1997San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach7686.469414.0dnq
1998San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach9864.60510.0Lost World Series (Yankees)
1999San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach7488.457426.0dnq
2000Atlanta BravesNLMLBMLBATLHitting Coach9567.58610.0Lost in 1st Round (Cardinals)
2001Atlanta BravesNLMLBMLBATLHitting Coach8874.54310.0Lost in 1st Round (Diamondbacks)
2002Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETHitting Coach55106.342539.0dnq
2006San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach8874.54310.0Lost NLDS (Cardinals)
2007San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNHitting Coach8974.54631.5dnq
19 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1980-06-24Released by AngelsNoHist
1978-03-25Signed contract with AngelsCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1977-11-02Granted free agencyNoHist
1976-04-05Traded from Cincinnati Reds to San Diego Padres for Rudy MeoliSan Diego PadresNoHist
1973-12-04Traded from Baltimore Orioles with Junior Kennedy and William Wood to Cincinnati Reds for Ross Grimsley and Wallace WilliamsCincinnati RedsNoHist
1972-09-09Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1972-08-25DL - Torn muscle near pelvisBaltimore OriolesNoInjury
1964-11-28Signed as amateur free agentBaltimore OriolesNoHist
8 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
70
Power
66
Contact
59
XBH
60
RBIs
62
Runs
49
Hitting
67
Durability
49
Team
.561

[Career Highlights]

[1964]  Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in Round #0 (#0) out of Ball State ... Signing Scout: Jim Terrell
[1968]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
[1969]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
[1970]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Played in World Series for Baltimore Orioles ... World Series Champion with Baltimore Orioles
[1971]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Played in World Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Finished 19th in AL-MVP voting with 8 points ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Walks, BAVG on Balls in Play, Walks Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[1972]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
[1973]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Baltimore Orioles
Show full Career Summary [1964-2007]
Page Last Updated: 1/15/2025 10:12:15 PM