Tony Rensa Explained

Tony Rensa
Position:Catcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:28 September 1901
Birth Place:Parsons, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:May 5
Debutyear:1930
Debutteam:Detroit Tigers
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:August 27
Finalyear:1939
Finalteam:Chicago White Sox
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.261
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:7
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:65
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George Anthony Rensa (September 29, 1901 – January 4, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball player. Rensa played for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw right-handed.

He was born in Parsons, Pennsylvania and died in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

In 200 games over six seasons, Rensa posted a .261 batting average (134-for-514) with 71 runs, 7 home runs, 65 RBI and 57 bases on balls. Defensively, he recorded a .965 fielding percentage as a catcher.