Serra’s all-time hit king Tony Renda debuts with Cincinnati
August 03, 2016, 05:00 AM By Terry Bernal Daily Journal
The past year or so has been quite a rollercoaster ride for Serra’s all-time hits king Tony Renda.
After twice being traded over the past 14 months, however, Renda has finally landed in the big leagues as the infielder was recalled by the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, making his major league debut in a 7-5 win over the Cardinals.
With the Reds trailing 5-4, Renda was summoned to pinch hit in the eighth and put down a sacrifice bunt, reaching on a throwing error by first baseman Matt Adams. Although the Cards’ miscue loaded the bases, the Reds did not score in the inning. They went on to win in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the ninth on a three-run home run by outfielder Scott Schebler, who was recalled Tuesday to take the place of All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce, who was traded to the Mets on Sunday.
In June 2015, Renda was traded from his original organization, the Washington Nationals, to the New York Yankees for right-hander David Carpenter. He finished the season at Yankees’ Double-A affiliate Trenton.
Then during the offseason, Renda was part of a four-player package the Yankees shipped to the Reds in exchange for closer Aroldis Chapman.
Between Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Louisville this season, Renda is batting .315 with three home runs and 35 RBIs. He is slugging .443, spurred by 27 doubles and four triples.
Renda graduated from Serra in 2009, finishing his prep career with 139 hits over three varsity seasons, which still stands as the program record.
August 03, 2016, 05:00 AM By Terry Bernal Daily Journal
The past year or so has been quite a rollercoaster ride for Serra’s all-time hits king Tony Renda.
After twice being traded over the past 14 months, however, Renda has finally landed in the big leagues as the infielder was recalled by the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, making his major league debut in a 7-5 win over the Cardinals.
With the Reds trailing 5-4, Renda was summoned to pinch hit in the eighth and put down a sacrifice bunt, reaching on a throwing error by first baseman Matt Adams. Although the Cards’ miscue loaded the bases, the Reds did not score in the inning. They went on to win in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the ninth on a three-run home run by outfielder Scott Schebler, who was recalled Tuesday to take the place of All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce, who was traded to the Mets on Sunday.
In June 2015, Renda was traded from his original organization, the Washington Nationals, to the New York Yankees for right-hander David Carpenter. He finished the season at Yankees’ Double-A affiliate Trenton.
Then during the offseason, Renda was part of a four-player package the Yankees shipped to the Reds in exchange for closer Aroldis Chapman.
Between Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Louisville this season, Renda is batting .315 with three home runs and 35 RBIs. He is slugging .443, spurred by 27 doubles and four triples.
Renda graduated from Serra in 2009, finishing his prep career with 139 hits over three varsity seasons, which still stands as the program record.
