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Rentería is well remembered by his 11th inning two-outs RBI-single in the Game seven of the 1997 World Series to give Florida a 3-2 triumph over the Cleveland Indians. He was traded to St. Louis at the end of the season.

An amazing transformation has taken place in Rentería's game over the past two years. He's always been one of the best defensive players in either league, but now he has developed into a consistent hitter and one of the best all-around shortstops in the National League.

In 2003, Rentería became the first shortstop in the league to drive in 100 runs in 18 years and fell just six hits short of being the first NL shortstop in more than 90 years to have 200 hits and 100 RBI in the same season. His .330 BA ranked fourth in the league and he stole 34 bases. He also continued to flashing at shortstop, earning his second straight Gold GloveIn American baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award usually referred to simply as the Gold Glove is the award annually given to the Major League player judged to be the most "superior individual fielding performance" at each position (in each league), as, and was selected an All-StarThe Major League Baseball All-Star Game is an annual exhibition baseball game between the best players from the National League and the American League. The All-Star Game usually occurs in mid-July and marks the middle of the Major League Baseball season. for third time.

At the plate, Rentería has a short stroke and drives the ball with extra-base power to all fields. On the bases, he reads pitchers' moves fine, and he usually gets very well jumps, which accounts for his good steals number. He also is the kind of basetealer who does his thing when it means the most. He is thougher at breaking up double playBaseball statistics In baseball, a double play (denoted on statistics sheets by DP is the act of making two outs during the same continuous playing action. The most common type of double play occurs with a runner on first base and a ground ball hit towards.

Rentería has superior range on the field. He has fluid range and soft hands, and equipped with a strong arm and good reactions, he turns the doubleplay with ease.

In eight seasons, Rentería hit for a .289 BA with 73 home runIn baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. Home runs are among the most popular aspects ofs, 493 RBI, 650 runs, 1255 hits, 227 doublesBaseball statistics In baseball, a double is the act of a batter safely reaching second base by striking the ball and getting to second before being made out, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay (see error) or another runner being put out on a fiel, 17 triplesBaseball statistics In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base by striking the ball and getting to third before being made out, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay (see error) or another runner being put out on a fielde, and 220 stolen bases in 1147 games.

Edgar Rentería is eligible for free agency after the current season.

Highlights

• 4-time All-Star (1998, 2000, 2003-04)
• Twice Gold Glove (2002-03)

Fact

• Rentería finished second behind DodgerFor the 1930s NFL team, see Brooklyn Dodgers (football). The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. They are in the Western Division of the National League. Founded 1883, as a member of the minor Inter-State Todd Hollandsworth in NL Rookie of the Year balloting after batting .309 with 16 steals and 68 runs scored in 106 games.

See also

• NL Gold Glove winners at shortstop
• Players from Colombia in MLB