Ron Darling is an American athlete (track & field) best known for playing Starting pitcher for champion New York Mets in 1986 World Series.
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Best Known For:The sports event 1986 World Series
Breakthrough:Major League debut with the New York Mets in 1983
10 Quick Facts About Ron Darling
- Full Name: Ron Darling
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: The sports event 1986 World Series
- Date of Birth: August 19, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Popular As: Ronald Maurice Darling
- Specialization: Athlete (Track & Field)
- Net Worth: $104,000-$14,490,000 (Estimated range)
Ron Darling Age
Ron Darling is about 66 years old as of 2026. Ron Darling was born in 1960.
Ron Darling Height
Ron Darling stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 191 cm.
Education
He attended Yale University.
- Yale University
Career & Work
Ron Darling's career includes sports broadcasting roles with MLB Network and SNY.
Organization: MLB Network
Role: Offseason studio analyst
Period: 2013–Present
Details: Appears on MLB Tonight and Hot Stove.
Organization: SNY
Role: New York Mets game analyst
Period: 2006
Details: New York, New York
Organization: Mid-Atlantic Sports Network
Role: Washington Nationals color commentator
Period: 2005
Details: Called 150 Nationals games.
Organization: Oakland Athletics
Role: Major League Baseball pitcher
Period: 1991–1995
Details: Oakland, California
Organization: Montreal Expos
Role: Major League Baseball pitcher
Period: 1991
Details: Montreal, Canada
Organization: New York Mets
Role: Major League Baseball starting pitcher
Period: 1983–1991
Details: New York, New York · 1986 World Series champion; first Mets pitcher to win a Gold Glove (1989).
Rise to Fame
Ron Darling rose to prominence for his role on the television show MLB Tonight.
Notable Works
Notable works include 1986 World Series, MLB Tonight, and Mets Hot Stove.
Television
- TV Show: MLB Tonight (Offseason baseball analyst)
- TV Show: Mets Hot Stove (Analyst)
Sports Events
- Sports Event: 1986 World Series (Starting pitcher for champion New York Mets, 1986)
Awards & Achievements
- Gold Glove Award — Major League Baseball — National League pitcher
- New York Emmy Award for Best Sports Analyst — New York Emmy Awards
Lesser Known Facts
- He played collegiate baseball at Yale and was a two-time All-American.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ron Darling
- Popular As: Ronald Maurice Darling
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 19, 1960
- Age: 66
- Birthday: August 19
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $50,000–$715,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $104,000–$14,490,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Sporting contracts and related professional work
