Ron Darling’s net worth is estimated at a whopping $11 million
Biography of Ron Darling
Ronald Maurice Darling, Jr., born on August 19th, 1960, in Honolulu, Hawaii USA, has a mixed heritage, with a part-Chinese mother and Cuban and French-Canadian father. He is well-known as a former MLB pitcher for teams like the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, and Montreal Expos. His career ran from 1981 to 1993, after which he transitioned into sports broadcasting and analysis for major networks such as TBS and MLB Network.
Ron Darling’s Net Worth: $11 Million
Despite being born in Hawaii, Ron grew up in Millbury, Massachusetts, where he attended St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury. He then pursued his education at Yale University, where he also actively played baseball. During his college years, Ron set an active NCAA record with a no-hitter game that lasted until the 12th inning.
He chose to forgo his last year of studies and entered the 1981 MLB Draft, ultimately being selected by the Texas Rangers but then traded to the New York Mets in 1982. His professional journey then took off with the Tidewater Tides before he was called up to the MLB team due to his exceptional performance.
In his debut season, Ron had a 12–9 overall record with an ERA of 3.81. As years went by, his career soared. In 1986, he achieved his career-best ERA of 2.81 and a 15-6 overall record which led the Mets to win the World Series. However, his game numbers gradually declined, leading to his trade to the Montreal Expos in 1991 and later to the Oakland Athletics in 1992.
Following his retirement, he ventured into broadcasting, securing roles with various networks like Fox, YES Network, CSTV, and MLB Network. Additionally, he worked as a color commentator for the Washington Nationals in 2005 and as an analyst for Mets’ games on SportsNet New York, thereby continuing to build his net worth.
Ron also authored the book “Game 7, 1986: Failure and Triumph in the Biggest Game of My Life” in 2009, which significantly contributed to his net worth.
On the personal front, Ron has been married to Joanna Last since 2004, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2014. He was previously married to model Antoinette O’Reilly, with whom he has three children.
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| Full Name | Ron Darling |
| Net Worth | $11 Million |
| Date Of Birth | August 19, 1960 |
| Place Of Birth | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Profession | Baseball athlete |
| Education | Yale University, St. John’s High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Joanna Last (m. 2004) |
| Children | Tyler Darling, Jordan Darling |
| Parents | Ronald Darling, Luciana Darling |
| Siblings | Eddie Darling |
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| Movies | The Day After Tomorrow |
| TV Shows | Major League Baseball on TBS |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Has two sons, Tyler and Jordan. |
| 2 | Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to a Hawaiian-Chinese mother and French-Canadian father and is a fluent speaker of both Chinese and French. |
| 3 | Made major league debut on 6 September 1983. |
| 4 | Named to Baseball Digest magazine’s 1984 Rookie All-Star Team. |
| 5 | Graduated from Yale University with a dual major in French and Southeast Asian history. |
| 6 | Professional baseball player who pitched for the Mets, A’s and Expos from 1983-1995, was a member of the 1986 World Series Champion N.Y. Mets. Played in the 1985 all-star game. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse | 2004 | TV Series | Announcer |
| Mr 3000 | 2004 | Ron Darling | |
| The Day After Tomorrow | 2004 | Hawaiian News Anchor | |
| Shallow Hal | 2001 | Other Li’iBoy |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knuckleball! | 2012 | Documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLB on TBS | 2016 | TV Series | Himself – Game Analyst |
| Mike & Mike | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Former Baseball Pitcher / Himself – MLB Network |
| 2011 National League Championship Series | 2011 | TV Mini-Series | Himself – Color Commentator |
