Ron Darling Biography
Ronald Maurice Darling Jr. (Ron Darling), born August 19, 1960, is an American ex-professional baseball athlete turned TV sports color commentator. His MLB career as a right-handed pitcher spanned from 1983 to 1995, notably with the New York Mets during their 1986 World Series victory. Darling, a 1985 National League All-Star, earned the 1989 Gold Glove Award for National League pitchers. He holds fourth place in Mets history for wins (99) and ranks in the top 10 for complete games, innings, strikeouts, and shutouts. Besides the Mets, Darling also played for the Montreal Expos and the Oakland Athletics. Presently, he serves as a color commentator for national baseball broadcasts on TBS.
Ron Darling’s age and birthday
Darling was born on August 19, 1960, in Honolulu, Hawaii, making his zodiac sign Leo.
Darling Ron’s height and weight
Ron is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 195 lbs. He is right-handed.
Ron Darling educational background
Darling Ron went to St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Following high school, he pursued his education at Yale University, where he competed in college football as a quarterback for the Yale Bulldogs football team.
Ron Darling spouse and children
Darling has been married twice. His first marriage was to Antoinette O’Reilly, an Irish Wilhelmina model, with whom he has two children, Tyler and Jordan Darling. After divorcing Antoinette, he married Joanna Last in 2004, and they have a son named Ronald Maurice Darling III.
Ron Darling’s parents and siblings
Darling was born to Luciana Darling, who is of Hawaiian-Chinese descent, and Ronald Darling, a French-Canadian, in Hawaii. His father, originally from Vermont, served in the Air Force and was stationed in Hawaii. Ron has three brothers named Eddie, Charlie, and Brian Darling.
Ron Darling’s career
Darling, an American former professional baseball player, had a remarkable career as a right-handed pitcher from 1983 to 1995. Here are some highlights of his career:
Teams: Darling played for the New York Mets (1983–1991), Montreal Expos (1991), and Oakland Athletics (1991–1995).
Achievements: He was a 1985 National League All-Star and won the 1989 Gold Glove Award for National League pitchers. He ranks fourth in Mets team history in wins (99) and is also in the top 10 in complete games, innings, strikeouts, and shutouts.
World Series: Darling was a key member of the New York Mets team that won the 1986 World Series. During the 1986 World Series, Darling allowed just three earned runs in innings and won Game 4 in Boston to even the series.
Career Statistics: Darling had 136 wins, 116 losses, an ERA of 3.87, and 1,590 strikeouts.
Post-Retirement: Since 2006, Darling has been the co-lead color commentator for Mets broadcasts on SNY alongside former teammate Keith Hernandez. He also works as a color commentator for national baseball coverage on TBS.
Darling’s career was marked by his versatility and adaptability, with five pitches in his repertoire: the slider, a curveball, a circle changeup, a splitter, and a four-seam fastball. He was considered one of the better fielding pitchers of the time and had one of the best pickoff moves among right-handed pitchers. An above-average athlete, he was sometimes used as a pinch runner, and, in 1989, he hit home runs in two consecutive starts.
Ron Darling’s net worth and salary
He has a net worth of $21 million and generates an annual salary of $120,000.
