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Bronson Arroyo, a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and World Series champion, was recently unmasked as Sherlock Hound on The Masked Singer season 12 during the Group C final on “Peanuts Night” on November 28, 2024.
Known for his contributions to baseball and his post-athletic music career, Arroyo's wealth stems from an illustrious MLB career spanning nearly two decades, along with subsequent ventures into music. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Bronson Arroyo has an estimated net worth of $40 million.
A look at career and fortune of The Masked Singer's Branson Arroyo
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Bronson Arroyo’s financial success primarily comes from his professional baseball career. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1995, Arroyo made his major league debut in 2000. His big break came when he joined the Boston Red Sox in 2003.
In 2004, Arroyo contributed to the Red Sox's historic World Series victory, ending an 86-year championship drought. By the end of his MLB career in 2017, he had played for multiple teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Washington Nationals.
Throughout his career, Arroyo earned $96 million in salary alone. His most lucrative season was in 2013, earning $16.4 million with the Cincinnati Reds. Notably, his contract extensions and performance-based incentives further augmented his earnings. Arroyo also won a Gold Glove Award in 2010, a rare achievement for a pitcher.
In addition to baseball, The Masked Singer star has ventured into music, turning his passion into a secondary career. His debut album, Covering the Bases, released in 2005, showcases his musical talent through rock covers. Arroyo has built a following in the music industry by performing with bands and releasing original music, such as his album Life Lessons.
Background and personal life
Born on February 24, 1977, in Key West, Florida, Bronson Anthony Arroyo is of Cuban descent. He grew up in Brooksville, Florida, and attended Hernando High School, where he displayed exceptional talent as a baseball player. Arroyo’s skills earned him a scholarship to pitch for the University of South Florida before being drafted into the MLB.
Arroyo has been married twice. He married Aimee Faught in 2000, but they divorced in 2008. In 2021, he married Nicole McNees. The couple lives in the Cincinnati area, a city that has become an important part of his baseball and post-baseball life.
The Masked Singer star's love for music began during his time in the minor leagues, where he taught himself to play guitar. This hobby eventually developed into a professional pursuit. In retirement, Bronson Arroyo has focused on his music career, regularly performing with his band and releasing original works.
Being a local of Cincinnati, he remains very active within his community and participates regularly in city-related events and campaigns through performances, often consisting of covers from classic '90s alternative rock.
Interested viewers can catch episodes of The Masked Singer season 12 every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.
