Edgar Renteria is a former Colombian professional baseball player with a net worth of $30 million. Edgar Renteria, also known as “The Barranquilla Baby,” made his fortune as a shortstop in Major League Baseball, playing for the Florida Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, and Cincinnati Reds.
Who is Edgar Renteria?
Edgar Renteria was born on August 7, 1975, in Barranquilla, Colombia. He attended Instituto Los Alpes High School, where he played baseball and attracted the attention of Florida Marlins scout Levy Ochoa.
At the age of 16, Renteria joined with the Florida Marlins. His professional career began in the minor minors, with the Gulf Coast League Marlins. He was successful at the plate but struggled in the field before being promoted to the Brevard County Manatees of the Florida State League.
In 1995, he enjoyed a breakout season with the Eastern League’s Portland Sea Dogs, batting 289 with seven home runs and 30 stolen bases. In the 1996 season, Renteria was ranked as the best prospect in the Marlins organization.
How old is Edgar Renteria?
He is currently 48 years old.
What is Edgar Renteria’s net worth?
He is estimated to be worth $30 Million.
What is Edgar Renteria’s career?
Edgar Renteria made his Major League Baseball debut with the Florida Marlins in May 1996. He was an injury substitute for shortstop Kurt Abbott, but he performed so well there that Abbott was moved to second base when he returned from the disabled list. Renteria placed second behind Todd Hollandsworth in the Rookie of the Year Award voting.
In 1997, Edgar’s RBI single off Charles Nagy in the 11th inning of Game 7 of the World Series gave the Marlins their first championship in team history. Renteria won the World Series MVP Award in 2010 with the San Francisco Giants, hitting game-winning home runs in Games 2 and 5.
Edgar Renteria was a five-time All-Star (1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006), two-time World Series champion (1997, 2010), two-time Gold Glove Award winner (2002, 2003), and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner (2000, 2002, 2003) throughout his major league career. He had a.286 batting average, 2,327 hits, 140 home runs, and 923 RBI.
In December 2004, Renteria agreed to a four-year, $40 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. In 2008, he signed a two-year $18 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. Edgar made little more than $2 million in his final season with the Cincinnati Reds. Over his 16-year MLB career, Edgar Renteria earned more than $85 million in salary alone.
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