Steve Renko Stats & Facts
Steve Renko Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 77 Weight: 230 Born: Sunday, December 10, 1944 in Kansas City, KS USA Died: in , Debut: 6/27/1969 Last Game: 8/28/1983 Full Name: Steven Renko
Boston Red Sox trade onetime American League MVP Fred Lynn and pitcher Steve Renko to the California Angels
On January 23, 1981, the Boston Red Sox trade one-time American League MVP Fred Lynn and pitcher Steve Renko to the California Angels for outfielder Joe Rudi and pitchers Frank Tanana and Jim Dorsey. Lynn will struggle in his first year with the Angels, batting only .219 in 76 games.
Fred Lynn becomes 13th Red sox to hit for the Cycle
May 13, 1980 Fred Lynn becomes the 13 Red Sox player to hit for the Cycle. BOSTON (AP) â Fred Lynn has done a lot In his short major-league career. He was the American Leagueâs most valuable player and rookie of the year in 1975 and has led the league in slugging percentage twice andâŠ
Californiaâs Nolan Ryan and Bostonâs Steve Renko (with one-out help from Bill Campbell) each lose no-hitters in the 9th inning, and each settle for one-hit victories: 6 â 1 over New York, and 2 â 0 over Oakland, respectively. Rickey Henderson has the one-out hit off Renko.
Californiaâs Nolan Ryan and Bostonâs Steve Renko (with one-out help from Bill Campbell) each lose no-hitters in the 9th inning, and each settle for one-hit victories: 6 â 1 over New York, and 2 â 0 over Oakland, respectively. Rickey Henderson has the one-out hit off Renko.
New York Mets acquire first baseman Donn Clendenon
On June 15 1969 â The New York Mets help their power needs by adding first baseman Donn Clendenon. Clendenon had refused a January trade that would have sent him from Montreal to Houston, but he agrees to go to New York. In exchange, Montreal receives Steve Renko, Kevin Collins, and two minor leaguers, andâŠ
Steve Renko is born in Kansas
On December 10, 1944. Steve Renko is born in Kansas City, Kansas. He will go on to  play 3 sports in college. He is a member of the Kansas Hall of Fame. He will be drafted by the Mets in 1969. His best season was in 1973 when he had 15 wins, 164 strikeouts, &âŠ
