A three-sport star as an Ohio schoolboy, Renick broke in with the Twins by hitting
a home run in his first ML at-bat, July 11, 1968. A useful utility man with occasional
power over the next two seasons, Renick suffered a knee injury in 1971 that limited
him to 27 games. Although he returned in 1972, he could hit only .172.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 11, 1968:
Minnesota rookie Rick Renick is the 16th American League player to hit a home run in his first ML at bat. The Twins beat the Tigers 5–4.