Meet the MLB superstar's wife, Kristen

Tommy Edman may be the 2024 Major League Baseball NLCS MVP, but he has held that title at home for years. The professional athlete is a family man when he's not breaking records on the field, coupled with the love and support of his wife. Kristen Edman.

When did Tommy and Kristen Edman get engaged?

The couple were by each other's sides at important moments in the early stages of their adult lives. Kristen shared a photo with the Dodgers superstar via Instagram in June 2017 while celebrating his graduation from Stanford University.

A year later, Kristen announced via Instagram that Tommy had popped the big question.

“I don't know what to say except we're engaged!!!” she captioned the December 2018 post. The special moment also included their families, who were included in a large group photo shortly after the marriage proposal.

When did Tommy and Kristen Edman get married?

Kristen is the opposite of a bridezilla. In June 2019, she hinted at “ugly tears and uncontrollable shaking” after her wedding date potentially changed.

“Wow. I still feel like I'm dreaming. This past weekend was a crazy one to say the least. Tommy called me on Friday and said he had “bad news” and that we might have to postpone our wedding date because he had THAT CALL!” Kristen cheered via Instagram at the time. “Brace yourself for the ugly tears and the uncontrollable shaking. I can't think of anyone who deserves this more. This will be a special journey with you and I can't wait to see what the future holds! Congratulations my love, God is sooooo good.”

However, the couple was set to walk down the aisle and in November they said “I do.”

Do Tommy and Kristen Edman have children?

The two announced they were welcoming their first child with sweet maternity photos in the Cardinal's dugout.

“Surprise! Baby Edman is due in October. We can't wait to meet you, thank you Jesus for this little blessing,” Kristen captioned the June 2023 post.

Kristen gave birth to her son Eli Jack Edman on October 17, 2023. The little one weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces at birth.

Eli's birth marked a new beginning in Tommy's career, as the family patriarch graciously left the Cardinals and moved the family to Los Angeles to join the Dodgers. Tommy was crowned the 2024 NLCS MVP and will face the New York Yankees in the World Series.

Did Tommy Edman's wife Kristen go to college?

According to her LinkedIn bio, the California native attended Concordia University Irvine between 2012 and 2014. Much like her home run-hitting husband, Kristen played softball for the institution. She transferred to California State University San Marcos in 2015 and earned her bachelor's degree in human development, family studies and related services.

Kristen registered as a graduate student at California State University San Marcos in 2017, but has not yet listed a graduation date on her LinkedIn.

What is Kristen Edman's job?

According to LinkedIn, the MLB woman became a teacher at the Poway Unified School District in 2018. It is unclear when she left that career, but she later became a real estate agent, which she currently has listed in her Instagram bio.