Merv Rettenmund, World Series champion and former MLB outfielder, dies at 81

Merv Rettenmund, an outfielder who played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball, has died at the age of 81. His death was announced by the San Diego Padres, but no cause was provided. Rettenmund won World Series titles with the Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds. He had notable seasons, including a .322 batting average and 18 home runs in 1970 with the Orioles. After retiring as a player, Rettenmund worked as a hitting coach in the major leagues, primarily with the San Diego Padres during the 1990s.