When it comes to Major League Baseball, there’s no bigger fan of Tommy Edman than his beloved—Kristen Edman, his wife. She has been beside him throughout the highs and lows, even before he made it to the majors. And also from his trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers just in time to shine in the World Series.

But who is Kristen Edman beyond being the wife of an MLB star? From her roots to her career, how her wedding to Edman literally got called off, and how they created an adorable family. Here is everything you need to know about the woman who has been cheering from the stands for Edman.

Who is Kristen Edman? Meet Wife of Dodger’s Tommy Edman 

Kristen Edman grew up in San Diego, California, along with her parents and two siblings, both sisters. She has very fond memories of his childhood and often speaks about them on her Instagram. She even gives shoutouts to her parents on Instagram for “spending countless hours making the backyard look the way it did” and making all the delicious food for her. True love there people, true love!

On the career front, Kristen was an athlete herself. She played softball at Concordia University Irvine before transferring to California State University San Marcos in 2015. She then graduated in 2017 with a degree in human development and family studies. And even after college, she had a thriving goal.

Kristen worked as a teacher in the Poway Unified School District. However, in 2022, she decided she needed to pivot, and she did. She announced over on Instagram that she was starting her journey as a real estate agent in St. Louis. And she said she was, “SO dang excited” about the entire ordeal.

Even though she was building a career and life of her own, she never ignored her presence in Tommy Edman’s baseball journey. Every step, even spring training games, she has been there. And it all just started years back.

How long has she been with Tommy Edman? Are they parents? All to know 

Kristen and Tommy’s love story started in 2017. And it was quite a whirlwind because they announced it on Instagram right in the same month. So no, Gen Z’s way of just subtly launching their partners! Tommy instead shared a photo of them both with the caption reading, “Started with a follow, now we’re here.” A year later, they celebrated their first anniversary, and just like that, in December 2018, he was down on one knee.

Tommy Edman proposed to the love of his life in front of family and friends. He also shared this auspicious moment on his Instagram, “So glad we had some great family and friends to celebrate this amazing day with us!!! Here’s to forever, my love ♥️ 🍾🥂 #shesaidyes.”

However, the wedding didn’t really go as smoothly as planned. The couple was set to wed in October 2019. But then, in a bittersweet way, the wedding couldn’t happen because Tommy got called to join the St. Louis Cardinals.

Later, Kristen revealed she cried over it: “Tommy called me Friday saying he has ‘bad news’ and that we might have to push our wedding date back because he got THE CALL up! Cue the ugly tears and uncontrollable tremors.” But of course, this was too big of an opportunity to miss.

The couple decided on a schedule change and finally tied the knot on November 24, 2019. Ask the Los Angeles Dodgers star, and he will tell you one thing he has always said, “Best day ever.” Now, a few years down the line, they have taken a new role and are parents. In June 2023, they revealed they were expecting, and they even shared a cute photo of them in the St. Louis Cardinals dugout with a small onesie.

Finally, in October 2023, they welcomed their son, Eli Jack Edman. And since then, it’s as if Edman got another cheerleader in the mix. Along with his mother, he can be seen cheering on Tommy at his games, even in the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series run, too. She has been through every significant milestone for Tommy Edman.

What do you think is next for this baseball power couple?