Ron Gant

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ron Gant
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 2, 1965(1965-03-02)
Age	59
Birthplace	Victoria
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Pisces

Ron Gant Biography

Ron Gant is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 2, 1965 in Victoria, Texas, United States. Two-time All-Star, who was also named National League Comeback Player-of-the-Year in 1995.

He joined the 30-30 club, joining Hall of Fame centerfielder Willie Mays.

Gant was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the 1983 MLB draft (100th overall), and joined the Braves in 1987 as a September call-up, after winning the Bill Lucas Award as the Braves’ Minor League Player of the Year in 1986. He collected 22 hits in 83 at bats, including two home runs. During the 1988 season, the rookie Gant was an everyday player for the struggling Braves, who finished with a record of 54–106. After a disappointing sophomore season in 1989 Gant was sent down to the minor leagues to learn how to play the outfield, Gant returned to form and the starting line up in 1990, when he batted .303 with 32 home runs and 84 RBI, and winning National League Comeback Player of the Year.

Additionally, Gant stole thirty-three bases in 1990, qualifying for the 30–30 club. He duplicated that feat in 1991, joining Willie Mays (1956–1957) and Bobby Bonds (1977–1978) as the only players in Major League history to that point to have two 30 home run/30 stolen base seasons in a row. Barry Bonds later eclipsed the accomplishment, qualifying for the 30-30 Club in three straight seasons, from 1995–1997.

He married Heather Campbell and had two children, Ryan and Alexus.

Ron Gant Net Worth

Ron Gant is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ron Gant 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1987, he made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves.

He was the third player in National League history who has hit 30 home runs while also stealing 30 bases.

Ronald Edwin Gant (born March 2, 1965) is an American television news anchor and former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves (1987–1993), Cincinnati Reds (1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998), Philadelphia Phillies (1999–2000), Anaheim Angels (2000), Colorado Rockies (2001), Oakland Athletics (2001, 2003), and San Diego Padres (2002). Gant is currently a co-host on WAGA-TV’s morning news program Good Day Atlanta.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ron Gant height 6 ft 0 in Ron weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ron Gant Dating?

According to our records, Ron Gant married to Heather Campbell. As of December 1, 2023, Ron Gant’s is not dating anyone.

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Shortly after signing one of the richest contracts in Braves history in 1994, Gant broke his right leg in an ATV accident. The Braves ended up releasing him; he would not play again until 1995, emerging with the Cincinnati Reds before being signed by the St. Lous Cardinals in 1996.

Facts & Trivia

Ron Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ron Gant celebrates birthday on March 2 of every year.

The next year, Gant would have his last real quality season. With the Phillies in 1999, he batted a solid .260 with 17 home runs and 77 RBIs. He had 13 stolen bases and 107 runs scored, with 27 doubles and two triples, in 134 hits.

What happened to Ron Gant?

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star player Ron Gant is now part of the FOX 5 team as a co-anchor of Good Day Atlanta.

Is Ron Gant in the Hall of Fame?

This gives Gant 62.3 wWAR. wWAR is then converted to Hall Rating. A Hall Rating of 100 represents the Hall of Stats borderline (similar to OPS+ or wRC+, where 100 represents league average). Ron Gant has a Hall Rating of 58, leaving him nowhere close to induction to the Hall of Stats.

Who is Ron Gant wife?

Heather Campbell

Did Ron Gant win a World Series?

The Braves lost to the Minnesota Twins in the 1991 World Series. Gant batted . 267 in the series, with 4 RBIs, as the Twins won it in a close and exciting 7th game. During Game 2 of the 1991 World Series, Gant had a memorable and controversial confrontation with Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek.

What is Ron Gants net worth?

Net Worth: $20 Million
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Baseball player
Nationality:| United States of America