Justin Verlander and Kate Upton: Welcoming Second Child with Heartfelt Celebrations
Justin Verlander Ditches Baseball for Baby Duty: MLB Star Goes on Paternity Leave to Welcome Second Child with Supermodel Wife Kate Upton
The news is out, and it's a home run! Justin Verlander, the dashing MLB star, has traded in his baseball cleats for diaper duty as he welcomes his second child with stunning supermodel wife Kate Upton. The happy couple's newest addition, baby Bellamy Brooks Verlander, arrived on June 19th, and Verlander was quick to put his pitching skills aside to spend quality time with his growing family.
The San Francisco Giants pitcher, 42, was placed on paternity leave by the team just one day after Upton, 33, gave birth. And who can blame him? The proud papa has been juggling his busy baseball schedule and fatherhood duties for years now. In fact, Verlander's wife Kate Upton has been a constant presence at her husband's games, cheering him on from the stands.
But before we get too ahead of ourselves, let's take a trip down memory lane. The couple first met in 2012 while working on the set of Major League Baseball 2K12 video game commercial. Fast-forward four years, and Verlander got down on one knee to propose to Upton during a romantic Tuscan ceremony just days after his World Series victory with the Houston Astros in 2017.
The pair tied the knot soon after, and their first child, daughter Genevieve 'Vivi' Upton Verlander, was born just three days later. Talk about a whirlwind romance! In fact, Upton has previously shared that their little girl is aware of her dad's fame on the mound. "She knows that he's a baseball player now," she revealed in 2023.
Verlander's MLB career has been nothing short of impressive. He made his debut with the Detroit Tigers in 2005 before joining the Astros in 2017 and winning two World Series titles. His latest stint with the Giants began this season, and he's already making a mark on the team with a respectable 4.45 ERA and 47 strikeouts.
However, family has always been top priority for Verlander. He'll be missing San Francisco's home series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins Friday night, after being placed on paternity leave by the team. The earliest he could return is Tuesday when the Giants host the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park.
The MLB's paternity leave policy allows players to step away for up to three games, pending any issues requiring a longer leave. If needed, teams can apply to have players join the restricted list or go on family medical leave. Given Verlander's dedication to his family, it's no surprise he's taking advantage of this policy.
But what's life like as a baseball wife? Kate Upton has been open about her experiences, revealing that she wasn't aware just how grueling the MLB schedule was before realising the chaos her WAG lifestyle would bring. "Being a baseball wife is absolutely insane...this schedule is wild, it's so long," she confessed on the Chicks in the Office podcast in July 2024.
"I accidentally fell in love. I had no idea that there were this many games," she added with a laugh. And who can blame her? It takes a lot of patience and dedication to be a supportive partner like Kate Upton.
As for Verlander, he's clearly prioritising his family now. After all, he's already got the whole "accidental love" thing down pat! In the meantime, fans can expect more updates from the happy couple as they navigate this exciting new chapter in their lives.
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