Hunter Renfroe

Hunter Renfroe's Biography

Dustin Hunter Renfroe, born on January 28, 1992, is a renowned U.S professional baseball outfielder, currently associated with the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball. But this all-arounder has also played for the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, and Cincinnati Reds, leaving an impressive trail on every path. The heart of Renfroe’s baseball career lies back in his early days in Mississippi, where he was born and raised in the city of Crystal Springs to parents, Todd and Tammy.

He went to Copiah Academy in Gallman, Mississippi and became part of their school’s baseball team. Renfroe took a significant step in his career in 2010 when he was selected by Boston Red Sox in the 31st round of the Major League Baseball draft. However, he decided not to sign and chose to proceed with further studies at Mississippi State University while playing college baseball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

His outstanding performance was not unnoticed. On April 15, 2013, he was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week and was also included in the Golden Spikes Award watchlist. Renfroe outshined as the recipient of the 2013 C Spire Ferriss Trophy, an award given to the best college baseball player in Mississippi.

From 2011 to 2012, he played for the Bethesda Big Train in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, where he set a milestone by breaking the Big Train record for most runs, home runs, runs batted in, slugging percentage, and total bases in a season. As a mark of recognition, Renfroe’s number “11” was retired by the Big Train.

With his grounding in baseball strengthened, Renfroe was selected in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft by San Diego Padres. With the Eugene Emeralds in the Class A-Short Season Northwest League, Renfroe kick-started his professional career. Owing to his fantastic performance in the Northwest League’s all-star game, he was promoted to the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Class A Midwest League in August.

In 2014, Renfroe joined the Lake Elsinore Storm of the Class A-Advanced California League. Within just 69 games, he had a .295 batting average, 16 home runs, and 52 runs batted in (RBIs). His impressive performance led to a promotion to the San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League during the season. Post-season, the Padres assigned him to the Arizona Fall League to further his development in the sport.

In August 2015, Renfroe was promoted to the El Paso Chihuahuas. Over the season, he achieved a .272 average with 20 home runs and 78 RBIs, including a .333 average and six home runs with 24 RBIs with El Paso. Evidence to his extraordinary skills, Renfroe was awarded the 2016 Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player Award.

Subsequently, his journey included stints with Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Cincinnati Reds, and then with the Kansas City Royals, where he continues to play as of 2024. Throughout the years, his performance has remained noteworthy, bearing further testament to his exceptional skill set and dedication to the sport.

Despite the ups and downs, injuries, and ever-changing teams, Renfroe has remained steadfast and devoted to his career. His personal life has been equally rewarding. He married Courtney Beach on December 5, 2015, in his hometown of Crystal Springs. Renfroe’s life, like his career, is deeply rooted in his devout Christian faith. The journey of Dustin Hunter Renfroe showcases a blend of talent, hard work, and relentless pursuit of greatness that remains an inspiration in the world of Baseball.