5 baseball wives who are former super models ft. Hannah Jeter, Kate Upton & more
Many baseball couples have graced the MLB over the years. A ballplayer's wife is always in the limelight and some of them have their own stardom and a profession in which they excel, like modeling.
From Justin Verlander's supermodel wife Kate Upton to Derek Jeter's model wife Derek Jeter, MLB has five couples with the same combination. Let's take a look:
#5. Daniella Correa Rodriguez, Carlos Correa's wife
Hailing from Laredo, Texas, Daniella Rodriguez is a former Miss Texas USA ‘16, Miss TX Teen USA '13 and Miss Teen USA '13, apart from being a lifestyle and beauty blogger. The 27-year-old graduated from Texas A&M and holds a degree in teaching.
Right from childhood, she was into acting and appeared in independent films for the University of Texas. Moreover, she became the first former Miss TX Teen USA to win Miss Texas USA on her first attempt.
Carlos Correa and Daniella first met in August 2016 at an Astros game, and three years later they tied the knot in November 2019.
#4. Vanessa Hudgens, Cole Tucker's wife
Coming out of California, Vanessa Hudgens was into singing and acting in the early stages of her career. She made her acting debut in "Thirteen" (2003) but rose to fame after portraying Gabriella Montez in the "High School Musical" film series (2006–2008). Since then, she has been part of many Hollywood films and TV series.
Her acting career gave her a path to modeling for various top fashion houses and clothing brands. She has been the cover face of Paper, Women's Health Magazine, Glamour and Cosmopolitan, among others.
After dating for years, she tied the knot with Cole Tucker in December 2023, and earlier this month, became a mother to a newborn.
#3. Chase Bellinger, Cody Bellinger's wife
Previously known as Chase Carter, Cody Bellinger's wife hails from Nassau, Bahamas. The 27-year-old featured as a rookie in the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has also modeled for Pink (Victoria's Secret), Polo Ralph Lauren, Maybelline and Philipp Plein.
Apart from the SI Swimsuit issue, she has been featured on the cover of Maxim, V and Galore magazines.
According to The Knot, the couple married secretly in December 2023. They are also parents to two daughters: Caiden (Nov. 27, 2021) and Cy (April 28, 2023).
#2. Hannah Jeter, Derek Jeter's wife
Hannah Jeter, who hails from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, started her career after walking the ramp of Ralph Lauren and Blue Label in the 2006 Spring/Summer runway show. She was the cover model of the Italian magazine D (2006), Mexico's Elle (August 2009), France's FHM (September 2012) and South Africa's FHM (April 2013).
She has modeled for top fashion houses, including Victoria's Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, Tommy Hilfiger and Levi's. She made five straight appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue between 2013 and 2017, with 2015 being the year she featured on the front cover.
The former Yankees captain tied the knot with Hannah in July 2016. The couple is now parents to four kids: daughters Bella Raine, 6, Story Grey, 5, River Rose, 2, and son, Kaius.
#1. Kate Upton, Justin Verlander's wife
Coming out of Michigan, Kate Upton was signed by Elite Model Management in 2008 before she moved to New York and signed with IMG Model for better opportunities.
She started modeling for many clothing brands, the first of which was Garage, Dooney & Bourke and Beach Bunny Swimwear. As a rookie, she was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011 and has been on its cover four times: in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2024. She only trails Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson, who has appeared five times on the cover of the legendary magazine.
Moreover, Upton has been part of other editorials, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, V, Mademoiselle, LOVE, Cosmopolitan and Esquire.
Shortly after winning the World Series in 2017, Kate Upton and Justin Verlander tied the knot in November of that year. They are parents to Genevieve Upton Verlander, who was born on Nov. 7, 2018.