Hunter Renfroe

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Hunter Renfroe

|image = Hunter Renfroe in 2018 (Cropped).jpg

|caption = Renfroe with the San Diego Padres in 2018

|position = Outfielder

|team = Free agent

|number =

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|1|28}}

|birth_place = Crystal Springs, Mississippi, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 21

|debutyear = 2016

|debutteam = San Diego Padres

|statyear = May 20, 2025

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Batting average

|stat1value = .236

|stat2label = Home runs

|stat2value = 192

|stat3label = Runs batted in

|stat3value = 510

|teams =

San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2019}})
Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2020}})
Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2021}})
Milwaukee Brewers ({{mlby|2022}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2023}})
Cincinnati Reds ({{mlby|2023}})
Kansas City Royals ({{mlby|2024}}–{{mlby|2025}})

|highlights=

}}

Dustin Hunter Renfroe (born January 28, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas City Royals.

Renfroe received a scholarship to Mississippi State University, where he played college baseball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Padres selected Renfroe in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2016, was traded to the Rays before the 2020 season, signed with the Red Sox before the 2021 season, was traded to the Brewers after the 2021 season and was then traded to the Angels after the 2022 season. He was claimed by the Reds from the Angels on waivers. He was released by the Reds after the 2023 season. He was then acquired by the Royals prior to the start of the 2024 season.

Early life

Hunter Renfroe was born and raised in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to parents Todd and Tammy. He attended Copiah Academy in Gallman, Mississippi, where he played for the school's baseball team.{{Cite news |last=Walker |first=Rod |date=April 22, 2010 |title=HR = Hunter Renfroe = home runs |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-hr-hunter-renfroe-hom/163475546/ |access-date=January 20, 2025 |work=Clarion-Ledger |page=21 |publication-place=Jackson, Mississippi |via=Newspapers.com}}

Career

=Amateur career=

The Boston Red Sox selected Renfroe in the 31st round of the 2010 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, but he did not sign. He enrolled at Mississippi State University, where he played college baseball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.{{Cite web |title=Copiah County Courier, CA's Hunter Renfroe has risen to the top for MSU Bulldogs |url=http://www.copiahcountycourier.com/contentitem/256649/1230/cas-hunter-renfroe-has-risen-to-the-top-for-msu-bulldogs |access-date=May 15, 2013 |publisher=Copiahcountycourier.com}} On April 15, 2013, he was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week.{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2013 |title=Baseball: Mississippi State's Hunter Renfroe named SEC Player of the Week |url=https://www.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-sports/2013/04/baseball_mississippi_states_hu.html |access-date=January 20, 2025 |website=Gulflive.com}} He was also named to the Golden Spikes Award watchlist{{Cite web |last=Bonner |first=Michael |date=May 2, 2013 |title=Hunter Renfroe named to Golden Spikes midseason watch list | Mississippi State sports |url=http://blogs.clarionledger.com/msu/2013/05/02/hunter-renfroe-named-to-golden-spikes-midseason-watch-list/ |access-date=May 15, 2013 |publisher=Blogs.clarionledger.com}} and was the 2013 recipient of the C Spire Ferriss Trophy, given to the best college baseball player in Mississippi.{{Cite web |title=Copiah County Courier, 5–14 Renfroe named Ferriss finalist |url=http://www.copiahcountycourier.com/66885/1230/514-renfroe-named-ferriss-finalist |access-date=May 15, 2013 |publisher=Copiahcountycourier.com}} {{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} From 2011 to 2012, Renfroe played for the Bethesda Big Train of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, where he broke the Big Train record for most runs, home runs, runs batted in, slugging percentage, and total bases in a season in 2012.{{Cite web |title=Bethesda Big Train Records |url=http://bigtrain.org/history/records/ |access-date=December 22, 2014 |publisher=Bigtrain.org}} Renfroe's number "11" was retired by the Big Train in 2012.

=San Diego Padres=

Renfroe was considered among the best prospects available in the 2013 MLB draft.{{Cite web |last=Talty |first=John |date=April 18, 2013 |title=Money Man: MLB prospect Renfroe has been Mississippi State's top producer |url=http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20130418/SPORTS030102/304180052/Money-Man-MLB-prospect-Renfroe-has-been-Mississippi-State-s-top-producer |access-date=April 7, 2014 |publisher=Clarion Ledger}} The San Diego Padres selected Renfroe in the first round, with the 13th overall selection.{{Cite web |last=Brock |first=Corey |date=June 6, 2013 |title=Padres pick college slugger in Round 1 |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/padres-pick-college-slugger-in-round-1/c-49848632 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102115618/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130606&content_id=49841580¬ebook_id=49848632&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd |archive-date=November 2, 2013 |website=MLB.com}} Renfroe agreed to a $2.678 million signing bonus{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Dayn |date=July 9, 2013 |title=Padres sign first-round pick Hunter Renfroe |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/padres-sign-first-round-pick-hunter-renfroe-22697988/ |access-date=January 20, 2025 |website=CBS Sports}} and began his professional career with the Eugene Emeralds of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League.{{Cite web |last=Jeff Roper |date=July 16, 2013 |title=Hunter Renfroe Eugene Emeralds |work=Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal |url=http://djournal.com/sports/renfroe-settling-into-professional-career/ |access-date=July 28, 2013 |publisher=Djournal.com}} After participating in the Northwest League's all-star game and registering the game-winning hit, the Padres promoted him to the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Class A Midwest League in August.{{Cite web |last=Jeff Roper |date=August 7, 2013 |title=Hunter Renfroe headed to Fort Wayne |work=Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal |url=http://djournal.com/sports/padres-to-promote-hunter-renfroe/ |access-date=April 7, 2014 |publisher=Djournal.com}}

File:Hunter Renfroe in 2014.jpg in 2014]]

Renfroe began the 2014 season with the Lake Elsinore Storm of the Class A-Advanced California League.{{Cite web |last=Negri |first=Landon |date=April 1, 2014 |title=BASEBALL: Lake Elsinore Storm release roster |url=http://www.pe.com/sports/sports-breaking-news-headlines/20140401-baseball-lake-elsinore-storm-release-roster.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408221701/http://www.pe.com/sports/sports-breaking-news-headlines/20140401-baseball-lake-elsinore-storm-release-roster.ece |archive-date=April 8, 2014 |website=The Press-Enterprise}} In 69 games for Lake Elsinore, Renfroe had a .295 batting average, 16 home runs, and 52 runs batted in (RBIs). He was promoted to the San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League during the season.{{Cite web |date=July 21, 2014 |title=Missions' Hunter Renfroe a natural on the field — and in the outdoors |url=http://www.expressnews.com/sports/missions/article/Missions-Hunter-Renfroe-a-natural-on-the-field-5634229.php#/0 |access-date=October 6, 2014 |website=San Antonio Express-News}} Renfroe played in the 2014 All-Star Futures Game.{{Cite web |title=Renfroe, Guerrero get wide-eyed at Futures Game |url=http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/84621532/hunter-renfroe-tayron-guerrero-get-wide-eyed-at-futures-game |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912004027/http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/84621532/hunter-renfroe-tayron-guerrero-get-wide-eyed-at-futures-game |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 12, 2014 |access-date=October 6, 2014 |website=MLB.com}} After the season, the Padres assigned Renfroe to the Arizona Fall League to continue his development.{{Cite web |last=Sanders |first=Jeff |date=August 26, 2014 |title=Turner, Renfroe highlight AFL selections |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2014/08/26/turner-renfroe-highlight-afl-selections/ |access-date=January 20, 2025 |website=San Diego Union Tribune}} Renfroe began the 2015 season with San Antonio and received a promotion in August to the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.{{Cite web |last=Heneghan |first=Kelsie |date=August 20, 2015 |title=Renfroe blasts off in Triple-A debut: Padres top prospect collects three hits, including homer, four RBIs |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-144194594 |access-date=August 20, 2015 |website=Minor League Baseball}} He played in 21 games for El Paso. For the season, Renfroe had a .272 average with 20 home runs and 78 RBIs, including a .333 average and six home runs with 24 RBIs with El Paso.{{Cite web |last=Bonner |first=Michael |date=February 11, 2016 |title=Renfroe eager to emerge from crowded Padres outfield |url=http://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/mississippi-state/2016/02/11/renfroe-eager-emerge-crowded-padres-outfield/80235250/ |access-date=February 17, 2016 |website=The Clarion-Ledger}}

The Padres invited Renfroe to spring training in 2016.{{Cite web |last=Lin |first=Dennis |date=February 17, 2016 |title=Renfroe, Schumaker among Padres' non-roster invitees: Padres invite 19 to major league spring training |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/feb/17/renfroe-schumaker-padres-non-roster-invitees-2016/ |access-date=February 17, 2016 |website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}} He opened the 2016 season with El Paso.{{Cite web |title=Renfroe, Chihuahuas go boom-boom-boom |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-174327984 |access-date=May 14, 2021 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2016 |title=Prospect Hunter Renfroe continues to put up numbers |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/prospect-hunter-renfroe-continues-to-put-up-numbers |access-date=January 20, 2025 |website=FOX Sports}} He won the 2016 Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player Award.{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2016 |title=Chihuahuas' Renfroe awarded Most Valuable Player |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-198980730 |access-date=September 1, 2016 |publisher=Minor League Baseball}} Following the 2016 Triple-A Baseball National Championship Game, the Padres promoted Renfroe to the major leagues on September 21.{{Cite web |last=Cassavell |first=AJ |date=September 21, 2016 |title=Padres to add several prospects to roster |url=http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/202513192/top-prospects-set-to-join-padres/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155045/http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/202513192/top-prospects-set-to-join-padres/ |archive-date=September 27, 2017 |access-date=September 21, 2016 |website=MLB.com}} He made his first plate appearance as a pinch hitter that same night, getting intentionally walked by Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Edwin Escobar.{{Cite web |last=Wilsonap |first=Bernie |date=September 22, 2016 |title=Padres' Renfroe intentionally walked in major league debut |url=https://apnews.com/4dc6541e4e4346079ae8aee02817b684 |access-date=January 20, 2025 |website=Associated Press}} He batted .371 in 11 games for San Diego.{{Cite web |date=February 13, 2017 |title=Padres roster review: Hunter Renfroe |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-roster-review-hunter-renfroe-20170213-story.html |access-date=May 19, 2017 |website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}}

Renfroe made the Padres' Opening Day roster in 2017 as the starting right fielder.{{Cite web |date=April 1, 2017 |title=Padres set opening-day roster, option Cory Spangenberg to El Paso |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-20170401-story.html |access-date=May 19, 2017 |website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}} On August 19, Renfroe was optioned to El Paso due to his declining performance in reaching base.{{Cite news |last=Lin |first=Dennis |date=August 19, 2017 |title=Padres option struggling Hunter Renfroe to El Paso |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-option-hunter-renfroe-recall-blash-20170819-story.html |access-date=January 10, 2018}} He was recalled to the majors on September 18 after the end of the Triple-A season.{{Cite news |last=Sanders |first=Jeff |date=September 18, 2017 |title=Renfroe, Jankowski return with Padres' final call-ups |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-first-pitch-september-call-ups-20170918-story.html |access-date=January 10, 2018}} Renfroe finished the 2017 season with a batting line of .231/.284/.467 and 26 home runs with 117 starts in right field. Renfroe began the 2018 season primarily starting only against left-handed pitching, but picked up more starts after Wil Myers got injured. He led the Padres in home runs in 2018 with 26.

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On December 6, 2019, Renfroe, Xavier Edwards, and a player to be named later (PTBNL) were traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Tommy Pham and Jake Cronenworth.{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Padres Acquire OF Tommy Pham and INF/RHP Jake Cronenworth From Tampa Bay Rays |url=https://padres.mlblogs.com/padres-acquire-of-tommy-pham-and-inf-rhp-jake-cronenworth-from-tampa-bay-rays-4859d6621ec5 |access-date=December 6, 2019 |website=MLB.com}} The PTBNL, Esteban Quiroz, was named in March 2020.{{Cite web |last=Topkin |first=Marc |date=March 26, 2020 |title=Rays get Esteban Quiroz to complete deal with Padres |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2020/03/26/rays-get-esteban-quiroz-to-complete-deal-with-padres/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328222951/https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2020/03/26/rays-get-esteban-quiroz-to-complete-deal-with-padres/ |archive-date=March 28, 2020 |access-date=September 17, 2022 |website=Tampa Bay Times}} In a shortened 2020 season, Renfroe slashed .156/.252/.393 with eight home runs and 22 RBIs over 42 games. On November 20, 2020, Renfroe was designated for assignment.{{cite news |title=Rays add three players to 40-man roster |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/rays-add-three-players-to-40-man-roster |access-date=May 28, 2025 |work=MLB.com |date=November 20, 2024}}{{cite news |title=AL champion Rays designate Hunter Renfroe for assignment |url=https://apnews.com/7500d1c47a59e16f5ec07573749f84e0 |access-date=May 28, 2025 |work=Associated Press News |date=November 20, 2024}} Republished by [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30355608/tampa-bay-rays-designate-outfielder-hunter-renfroe-clear-roster-room ESPN] On November 25, 2020, Renfroe became a free agent.{{Cite web |last=Byrne |first=Connor |date=November 25, 2020 |title=Hunter Renfroe, Brian O'Grady Become Free Agents |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/hunter-renfroe-brian-ogrady-become-free-agents.html |access-date=January 20, 2025 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}

=Boston Red Sox=

On December 14, 2020, Renfroe signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Red Sox sign ex-Rays OF Renfroe to 1-year deal |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30519465/boston-red-sox-sign-hunter-renfroe-1-year-deal |access-date=May 14, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He began the season as a regular member of Boston's outfield. Renfroe was placed on the bereavement list on August 26,{{Cite news |date=August 26, 2021 |title=Red Sox's Hunter Renfroe: Goes on bereavement leave |work=CBS Sports |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-hunter-renfroe-goes-on-bereavement-leave/ |access-date=August 26, 2021}} due to the death of his father.{{Cite news |last=Browne |first=Ian |date=August 29, 2021 |title=Renfroe mourns loss of dad -- his 'best friend' |work=MLB.com |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-renfroe-away-from-red-sox-after-father-s-death |access-date=August 30, 2021}} He returned to the Red Sox on August 31.{{Cite web |date=August 2021 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2021/08 |access-date=August 31, 2021 |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox}} For the season, Renfroe played in 144 games while batting .259 with 31 home runs and 96 RBIs. He also played in 11 postseason games, batting 7-for-36 (.194) as the Red Sox advanced to the American League Championship Series.{{Cite web |title=Hunter Renfroe Stats |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/renfrhu01.shtml |access-date=November 6, 2021 |website=Baseball-Reference.com}}

=Milwaukee Brewers=

On December 1, 2021, the Red Sox traded Renfroe to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jackie Bradley Jr., David Hamilton, and Alex Binelas.{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Boston Red Sox send Hunter Renfroe to Milwaukee Brewers for Jackie Bradley Jr., two prospects |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32767308/boston-red-sox-send-hunter-renfroe-milwaukee-brewers-jackie-bradley-jr-two-prospects |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} During the 2022 season, Renfroe slashed .255/.315/.492 with 29 home runs and 72 RBI's on 522 plate appearances in his one season in Milwaukee.

=Los Angeles Angels=

On November 22, 2022, the Brewers traded Renfroe to the Los Angeles Angels for Janson Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris.{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2022 |title=Busy Angels bring on Renfroe in Brewers trade |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35088420/angels-acquire-hunter-renfroe-send-3-pitchers-brewers |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} On February 18, 2023, Renfroe won his salary arbitration case against the Angels, making his salary $11.9 million for the season rather than the team offer of $11.25 million.{{Cite news |last=Hampton |first=Simon |date=February 18, 2023 |title=Angels Win Arbitration Case Against Gio Urshela, Lose Against Hunter Renfroe |work=MLB Trade Rumors |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/angels-win-arbitration-case-against-gio-urshela-lose-against-hunter-renfroe.html |access-date=February 18, 2023}} In 126 games for the Angels, he batted .242/.304/.434 with 19 home runs and 56 RBI. On August 29, Renfroe was placed on waivers by the Angels.{{Cite web|title=Reds claim Harrison Bader, Hunter Renfroe off waivers|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38299848/reds-claim-harrison-bader-hunter-renfroe-waivers?platform=amp|access-date=August 31, 2023|website=espn.com| date=August 31, 2023 |language=en}}

=Cincinnati Reds=

On August 31, 2023, Renfroe was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.{{Cite web |last=Sheldon |first=Mark |date=August 31, 2023 |title=Reds claim OFs Bader, Renfroe off waivers |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/harrison-bader-hunter-renfroe-claimed-off-waivers-by-reds |access-date=September 18, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} He was designated for assignment by the Reds on September 18 after posting a slash line of .128/.227/.205 in 14 games.{{Cite web|title=Cincinnati Reds DFA Slumping Hunter Renfroe as Players Return From COVID List|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/cincinnati-reds-designate-slumping-hunter-renfroe-for-assignment-as-players-return-from-covid-list|access-date=September 18, 2023|website=si.com|date=September 18, 2023 |language=en}} Renfroe was released by Cincinnati on September 21.{{Cite web |last=Gray |first=Doug |date=September 21, 2023 |title=Cincinnati Reds release Hunter Renfroe |url=https://www.redlegnation.com/2023/09/21/cincinnati-reds-release-hunter-renfroe/ |access-date=September 21, 2023 |website=redlegnation.com |language=en}}

=Kansas City Royals=

File:Hunter Renfroe warms up for the Royals.jpg

On December 15, 2023, Renfroe signed a one-year $5.5 million contract with the Kansas City Royals, which also included a $7.5 million player option for the 2025 season.{{cite web |last=Rogers |first=Anne |date=December 19, 2023 |title=Royals add big run producer in Renfroe, but aren't done yet |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-renfroe-deal-with-royals |access-date=January 20, 2025 |website=MLB.com}}

Renfroe had a very up-and-down 2024 campaign with the Royals. On June 11, 2024, he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken left big toe after fouling a ball of his foot, and was later reinstated on June 21.{{Cite web |date=June 11, 2024 |title=Royals' Hunter Renfroe: Moved to 10-day IL |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-hunter-renfroe-moved-to-10-day-il/ |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=June 21, 2024 |title=Royals' Hunter Renfroe: Returns from injured list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-hunter-renfroe-returns-from-injured-list/ |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He was later added back to the IL on August 25 due to a right hamstring strain, before getting activated on September 5 for the team's playoff push.{{Cite web |date=August 25, 2024 |title=Royals' Hunter Renfroe: Lands on injured list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-hunter-renfroe-lands-on-injured-list/ |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2024 |title=Kansas City Royals Roster Moves: Hunter Renfroe, Steven Cruz and MORE! |url=https://thereportonsports.com/kansas-city-royals-roster-moves-hunter-renfroe-steven-cruz-and-more/ |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=thereportonsports.com |language=en-US}} On October 31, he triggered a player option for 2025 with the Royals.{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=October 31, 2024 |title=Hunter Renfroe, Chris Stratton Exercise Player Options |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/10/hunter-renfroe-chris-stratton-exercise-player-options.html |access-date=January 20, 2025 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}

Renfroe made 35 appearances for Kansas City in 2025, but posted a .182/.241/.242 batting line with four RBI and eight walks. On May 23, 2025, Renfroe was designated for assignment by the Royals.{{cite news |last1=Rogers |first1=Anne |title=Royals DFA Renfroe as search for offensive answers continues |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-renfroe-designated-for-assignment-by-royals |access-date=May 28, 2025 |work=MLB.com |date=May 24, 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Thompson |first1=Jaylon |title=Royals designate Hunter Renfroe for assignment. He's owed $7.6 million in 2025 |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article307072711.html |access-date=May 28, 2025 |work=Kansas City Star |date=May 24, 2025}} He was released by Kansas City on May 28.{{Cite web|title=Royals Release Hunter Renfroe|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/royals-release-hunter-renfroe.html|access-date=June 8, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

Personal life

Renfroe married Courtney Beach on December 5, 2015, in their hometown of Crystal Springs.{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2015 |title=Miss Beach and Renfroe planning December 5 service |url=http://northsidesun.com/weddings-and-engagements/miss-beach-and-renfroe-planning-december-5-service#sthash.lbVV0sAd.dpbs |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225080510/http://northsidesun.com/weddings-and-engagements/miss-beach-and-renfroe-planning-december-5-service#sthash.lbVV0sAd.dpbs |archive-date=February 25, 2016 |access-date=February 17, 2016 |website=North Side Sun}} Renfroe is a Christian.{{Cite web |last=Roche |first=Conor |date=August 29, 2021 |title=Hunter Renfroe remembers late father, who passed away Thursday |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2021/08/29/hunter-renfroe-remembers-father-todd/ |access-date=December 2, 2021 |website=Boston.com}}