- After several years of struggling as a backup outfielder, Merv Rettenmund found his niche as a pinch hitting specialist in 1977. Merv set a team record with 21 pinch hits and set National League records with 16 walks and 86 appearances as a pinch hitter.
- Merv Rettenmund's SABR biography
- 1977 Stats: .286, 4 HR, 17 RBI in 107 games (126 at bats)
- 1977 Highlights:
- May 20 - Knocked in four runs in San Diego's 13-4 victory over the Montreal Expos.
- May 21 - Singled in the go-ahead run in the 21st inning as the Padres beat the Expos 11-8. Merv had a home run and 4 RBI in the game.
- Other card blogs: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980
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