Ryan Braun Net Worth: How Rich is the MLB Player Actually in 2022?

Ryan Bruan is a 38 years old American baseball left fielder. He is best known for playing in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers. Braun was drafted by the Brewers in the 2005 MLB Draft. As of 2022, Ryan Braun net worth is estimated to be around $8 million.

Ryan Bruan announced his retirement from baseball on September 14, 2021, through a video the Brewers posted on Twitter.

Early life

Ryan Braun was born on the 17th of November, 1983 in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, United States. He was born to his parents, Joe and Diane Braun. Ryan grew up with his brother, Steve in Los Angeles. He was interested in playing baseball since he was a kid, By the time he joined high school, he shifted his all focus to baseball.

Regarding his education detail, he has studied at the Granada Hills High School, where he was a 4-year letterman on its baseball team. Ryan was also chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP). In 2010, he was in the best form during a sophomore year, where he batted with an average of .456.

Ryan, as a senior high school player, batted with an average of .451, and he ultimately broke the school record scoring the most home runs of 25. He completed his high school graduation in 2002, however, he went undrafted as he wanted to attend college. Bruan was excellent in his study as well due to which he received an academic scholarship to study at the University of Miami.

Ryan Braun Net Worth & Career

Braun’s professional career began when he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2005 major league draft. He got an opportunity to play for the Brewers in 2007 when their regular third baseman, Corey Koskie suffered from post-concussion syndrome. Ryan was voted the National League Rookie of the Month for June, making a record slugging percentage of .716, an OBP of .435. He also became the fastest player in Brewer’s history to hit ten major league home runs.

Braun’s contract was renewed by the Brewers in March 2008, which was extended for 8 years. In July, he was named the NL’s Player of the Month. Ryan had a great major league career start in August, where he made 558 total bases, and 133 extra-base hits. In 2012, he finished second in the National League MVP.

Ryan hit his 350th career home run in September 2020. He was also the 5th in homers among all active players at that time. He had a $15 million mutual option with the Brewers in 2021 with a $4 million buyout. However, in October, the Brewers made him a free agent instead of exercising the $15 million option. He officially announced his retirement from his professional baseball career on September 14, 2021.

Ryan Braun Personal Life

Braun is married to a fashion model, Larisa Fraser. He started dating her in 2011. After two years, the pair got engaged in 2013. In December 2013, they exchanged their wedding vows in Malibu, California. Together, they share three kids; Celine, Greyson, and Carter.

Ryan was suspended for a 50 game after he was tested positive for an elevated level of testosterone in 2011. However, a three-member panel overturned the results with a 2 to 1 vote in February 2012, after he appealed the positive drug test in January 2012.

Ryan Braun Net Worth

As of 2022, Ryan Braun’s personal wealth is estimated to be around $8 million. He was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers for $2.45 million in the 2005 major league draft. Later the Brewers renewed his contract for an 8 year, $45-$51 million on May 15, 2008.

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