Ron Hunt Age, Height, Affairs, Stats, Net Worth And More

Ron Hunt was an American professional baseball second baseman who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1974. In 1974, he set the record for being hit by a pitch the most times (50) in a single season. Ron passed away from cancer on July 15, 2026, at the age of 85.

Ron Hunt Biography

Full Name Roanld Kenneth Hunt
Nickname Ron Hunt
Profession            Professional baseball player
Date of Birth        23 February 1941
Age                       85 years old (at the time of death in July 2026)
Birth Place St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Nationality           American
School Ritenour High School,
College Not know
Education Qualification Graduated
Gender Male
Zodiac Sign                                       Pisces
Ethnicity Mixed
Religion Christianity
Date of Death 15 July 2026
Place of Death St. Louis Missouri, USA
Cause of Death Parkinson’s disease and cancer

Ron Hunt Age

Ron Hunt (Ronald Kenneth Hunt) was born on 23 February 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. He was 85 years old at the time of his death in July 2026, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.

Ron Hunt Wife

Marital Status Married
Affairs/Girlfriend        Jackie
Spouse/wife      Jackie Hunt
Children Son – Ron Jr.
Daughter – Tracy

Ron Hunt Family

Father’s Name Floyd Hunt (was a Navy veteran and worked as butcher)
Mother’s Name Bernice (worked secretary)
Brother’s Name None
Sister’s Name None

Career

MLB debut He made his MLB debut on 16 April 1963 in for the New York Mets
MLB statistic Batting average – .273
Home Runs – 39
Runs Batted in – 370
Teams 1963-1966 – New York Mets
1967 – Los Angeles Dodgers
1968-1970 – San Francisco Giants
1971-1974 – Montreal Expos
1974 – St. Louis Cardinals
Career highlights and awards 1964, 1966 – All Star Montreal Expos Hall of Fame
Last MLB Statistics He played his last 28 September 1974 for the St. Louis Cardinals

Ron Hunt Height And Weight

Height (approx)                                          In centimeters – 183 cm
In meters – 183 m.
In feet & inches – 6’0”
Weight (approx) In kilograms – 84 kg
In pounds – 186 lbs
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Brown

Ron Hunt Net Worth

At the time of his death in July 2026, American professional baseball player Ron Hunt had an estimated net worth of between $82 million and $219 million. He amassed this wealth through his long and successful career in baseball, which included professional contracts, endorsements, and various deals.

Net Worth (Approx) $80 million to $129 (at the time of his death in July 2026)
Real Estate Not known
Income sources Professional deals, endorsement, etc.

Some Interesting Facts About Ron Hunt

  • Ron Hunt was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, to Floyd and Bernice Hunt.
  • His father was a Navy veteran and later worked as a butcher, while his mother worked as a secretary.
  • He graduated from Ritenour High School in Breckenridge Hills, Missouri, where he played football and baseball.
  • He signed with the Milwaukee Braves, with whom he spent years in the minor leagues.
  • In 1963, he also finished runner-up to Pete Rose for the National League Rookie of the Year honour.
  • In 1964, Ron Hunt batted .303 and became an NL All-Star representative.
  • In 1966, Hunt’s last year with the Mets, he had a .288 batting average, scored 63 runs, and was hit by 11 pitches.
  • In his 12-year career, Hunt batted .273 with 39 home runs and 370 RBIs in 1483 games played.
  • In 1973, he set an Expos record by striking out only 19 times in 401 at-bats.
  • The Cardinals brought Hunt to Spring training in 1975 but released him in March, after which he retired.
  • As of 2024, the closest post-1900 player to Hunt in being hit by pitches in a season is Don Baylor, with 35 in 1986.
  • On 29 April 1969, Hunt tied a Major League record with three HBPs in a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • Upon his retirement, his 243 HBPs were a post-dead ball era career record.
  • After baseball, Hunt owned a liquor store and a sporting goods store in Wentzville, Missouri.
  • He founded The Ron Hunt Eagles Baseball Association, a not-for-profit corporation.
  • As of 2018, he was reportedly suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
  • Ron Hunt died from Parkinson’s disease and cancer in St. Louis on July 15, 2026, at the age of 85.

FAQ:

How old was Ron Hunt?

As of July 2026, Ron Hunt was 85 years old.

Who was Ron Hunt’s wife?

Ron Hunt was married to Jackie and had two children, Tracy and Ron Jr.

What was Ron Hunt’s net worth?

At the time of his death in July 2026, Ron Hunt’s net worth was between $80 million and $219 million.

What happened to Ron Hunt?

Ron Hunt died from Parkinson’s disease and cancer.

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