Ron Kittle

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ron Kittle
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 5, 1958(1958-01-05)
Age	66
Birthplace	Gary
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Capricorn

Ron Kittle Biography

Ron Kittle is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 5, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Ronald Dale Kittle, born January 5, 1958, is an American former left fielder and designated batter in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was best known for his ability to hit home runs and was the 1983 AL Rookie-of-the Year. Kittle was a player for the Chicago White Sox (1982–86, 1989 and 1991), New York Yankees (86-87), Cleveland Indians (88), and Baltimore Orioles(90). He threw and batted right-handed. Kittle also managed the minor league Schaumburg Flyers.

Kittle was married between 1984 and 2010, and has two children.

Kittle’s memoirs, Ron Kittle’s Tales from the White Sox Dugout, was published in 2005. Co-written with Bob Logan, who also co-wrote Michael Jordan’s book Come Fly with Me, the book features anecdotes from Kittle’s time as a major leaguer, mostly with the White Sox.

Kittle appeared in 843 games over the course of his 10–year MLB career. He recorded 176 home runs and 460 runs batted in.

Kittle, a former steelworker, made his MLB debut when he was just 25 years old. He was a popular player with the 1983 “Winnin Ugly,” Chicago White Sox. They won 99 games and made the first playoff appearance since 1959 World Series. Kittle was named an All-Star that season and was awarded Rookie of The Year honors. He had hit 35 home runs, a club record for a rookie, and 100 RBI.

Ron Kittle Net Worth

Ron Kittle is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ron Kittle 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kittle also scored 50 homers with the Edmonton Trappers minor league team. His jersey has been retired at Telus Field in Edmonton. He was awarded the 1982 Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player Award.

Kittle’s home run power was maintained, but his batting average and strikeouts decreased after 1983. Kittle played with the New York Yankees for part of 1986 and all 1987. Kittle played 1988 for the Indians. In 1990, he briefly played first base for the White Sox. He was traded to Baltimore Orioles later in the season. He was traded to the Baltimore Orioles and he returned to the White Sox. His career ended in Chicago in 1991.

In 1998, Kittle was hired as the first manager of the non-affiliated minor league Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League. During the early years of the Flyers franchise, Kittle did a series of TV commercials to promote the team, using the gimmick “Ma Kittle,” where he played both himself and his “Ma Kittle.” The ads were successful at sparking some initial interest in the team as the Flyers hoped to steal away fans from the nearby Kane County Cougars, then a Florida Marlins Class A team. The ad mimicked the highly successful Converse ads where Larry Johnson starred as both himself and “Grandmama.” Kittle resigned his position in 2001.

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Who is Ron Kittle Dating?

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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 Kittle celebrates birthday on January 5 of every year.

Where did Ron Kittle go to high school?

High School: Wirt HS, Gary, Ind.

Who did Ron Kittle play for?

All teams

How old is Ron Kittle?

64 years (January 5, 1958)

Where was Ron Kittle born?

Gary, IN

Where does Ron Kittle live now?

In his modest but charming home near the end of a cul-de-sac in southwest suburban Mokena , former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle is surrounded by his own creations.