Edgar Rentería became a legend during the 1997 World Series, but there’s so much more to know about the longtime shortstop. Just like I did with Benito Santiago, this article will go back and look at the career of a notable figure in Marlins history.
Rentería was born August 7, 1976, in Barranquilla, Colombia. He signed with the Florida Marlins on January 14, 1992 as an international free agent. After parts of 5 seasons in the minor leagues, he made his MLB debut in 1996.
Despite being among the youngest players in the entire league, Rentería was really good in his first taste of the majors.