Emilio Rentería Hernández (born March 2, 1975) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 through 2005 and later competed in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan.
Early life and education
- Birthplace: Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela
- Date of birth: March 2, 1975
Professional baseball career
Major League Baseball (MLB)
- MLB debut: July 7, 1999, for the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Teams:
- Milwaukee Brewers (1999–2003)
- Texas Rangers (2004)
- Florida Marlins (2005)
- Position: Outfielder (primarily left field).
- Batting/Throwing: Right-handed.
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)
- Team: Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham Fighters (2005–2006).
Career statistics (MLB)
- Games played: 368
- Batting average: .244
- Home runs: 31
- Runs batted in (RBI): 143
Post‑playing career
After retiring from active play, Rentería has been involved in baseball coaching and youth development programs in Venezuela, although detailed public records of his post‑playing activities are limited.
Notability
Rentería is recognized for his role as a utility outfielder who contributed both offensively and defensively during his MLB tenure and for his subsequent participation in Japan’s top professional league. His career reflects the broader presence of Venezuelan players in international professional baseball.
