Ron Gant BIO
Ronald Edwin Gant is a renowned American journalist and former professional baseball outfielder, working as a co-anchor of Good Day Atlanta on FOX 5. In this role, he appears on weekday mornings at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.
How Old is Ron Gant?
Gant is 60 years old as of 2025, he was born on March 2, 1965, in Victoria, Texas, U.S.A. He celebrates his birthday on March 2nd every year.
Ron Gant Education Background
Gant played football and baseball in high school. Schools as Texas and Oklahoma recruited him to play college baseball, but he turned down scholarship offers to play professionally after high school.
Ron Gant Career Experience
Gant works as a co-anchor of Good Day Atlanta on FOX 5. In this role, he appears on weekday mornings at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Before joining the station, he worked as an analyst on FOX Sports South coverage of Atlanta Braves games for four years. He also worked as a studio analyst for the MLB Network for “Hot Stove” and “MLB Tonight.” He provided commentary for the Atlanta Braves on TBS.
Before his launching his broadcasting career, Gant spent six years with the Atlanta Braves, including playing in two World Series. He has called Atlanta home for more than 20 years.
Ron Gant Playing Career
The Atlanta Braves drafted Gant in the fourth round of the 1983 MLB draft (100th overall). He joined the Braves in 1987 as a September call-up after he won the Bill Lucas Award as the Braves’ Minor League Player of the Year in 1986. In the game, he scored two home runs with 22 hits in 83 at-bats.
Gant became an everyday player for the Braves in the 1988 season. That season saw the Braves struggle, finishing with a record of 54–106. Following a disappointing sophomore season in 1989, he was assigned to the minor leagues to learn how to play the outfield.
In 1990, he returned to the starting lineup, batting .303 with 32 home runs and 84 RBI. The Sporting News named him the National League Comeback Player of the Year. He also stole thirty-three bases and qualified for the 30–30 club. The following year, he repeated that feat and joined Willie Mays and Bobby Bonds as the only players in Major League history to that point to score two 30 home run/30 stolen base seasons in a row. Despite his home run and stolen base totals, he only hit .251 with over 100 strikeouts and 23 fewer hits in just 14 fewer at-bats.
1991 to 1993
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Braves in the 1991 World Series. In the series, Gant hit .267 and drove in four runs. In 1993, his batting average climbed back up into the .270s while he continually drove in over 80 runs a year, peaking at 117. In 1991 and 1993, he appeared in the top five in the league in runs batted in. In 1992, he appeared in his last World Series, where he scored one double in eight at-bats.
On September 15, 1993, Gant hit a game-winning walk-off home run during a nationally televised game on ESPN against the Cincinnati Reds. The Braves trailed 6–2, going into the bottom of the 9th.
After the Braves;
In 1994, Gant signed one of the richest contracts in Braves history. The Braves eventually released him when he broke his right leg in an ATV accident. He did not return to play until 1995, when he joined the Cincinnati Reds, before later signing with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1996. The following year, he struck out 162 times and batted .229 for the Cardinals, the lowest point in his career. Although he still hit 26 home runs in 1998, the Cardinals did not play him regularly. On November 19, he was traded along with Jeff Brantley and Cliff Politte to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Ricky Bottalico and Garrett Stephenson.
While playing with the Phillies in 1999, Gant batted a solid .260 with 17 home runs and 77 RBIs. He also recorded 13 stolen bases, scored 107 runs, and had 27 doubles and two triples among his 134 hits. He set the record for the lowest RBI total by a player with 25 or more home runs. Following a non-productive 2003 season with the A’s, he retired at age 38.
During his 16-season career, Gant posted a .256 batting average with 321 home runs and 1,008 RBIs. He also stole 243 bases and scored 1,080 runs across 1,832 games. Further, he had 302 doubles and 50 triples, ending his career with 1,651 hits in 6,449 at-bats. On average, he hit 20 home runs, drove in 63 runs, and stole 15 bases per season. His postseason play saw him bat .228, hitting eight home runs and driving in 28 runs over 52 playoff games, recording 43 hits in 189 at-bats.
Ron Gant Height
Gant has an approximate height of 6 feet and 0 inches.
Who Is Ron Gant’s Wife?
Gant is happily married. In June 2005, the couple helped the Office of the Attorney General of Georgia and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in establishing a sting operation, leading to the arrest of six people for charges linked to mortgage fraud involving the sale of the family’s Alpharetta home. However, he has maintained a low profile concerning her, and specifics about his relationship are currently limited to general knowledge.
Who Are Ron Gant’s Parents and Siblings?
Gant was born and raised in the United States by Alice Hardeman and George Gant. His mother worked as a special education teacher while his father worked as a chemistry professor.
Ron Gant Kids
Gant has five children, including a son and four daughters. He has maintained a low profile regarding his children and prefers to keep his personal life away from the limelight. However, detailed information will be provided upon availability.
How Much Does Ron Gant Earn?
Gant has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000 from working as a co-anchor of Good Day Atlanta on FOX 5.
Ron Gant’s Net Worth
Gant has an estimated net worth of $20 million, reflecting his successful career in the media industry. His foremost source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist and former professional baseball outfielder.
Ron Gant Social Media Accounts
Gant frequently uses social media sites where he interacts and connects with his followers by sharing information about his professional and personal encounters. Some of his platforms include Twitter @rongantfox5 with more than 6.6K followers and Facebook @RonGantFOX5 with more than 22K followers.
Quick check about Ron Gant
- Age: 60 years old as of 2025
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Currently unavailable
- Children: a son and four daughters
- Nationality: American
- Net worth: $20 million
- Salary: Estimated salary of $30,000 and $80,000
- Height: 6 feet and 0 inches
- Profession: Journalist
- Parents: Alice Hardeman and George Gant
- Siblings: Currently unavailable
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