How MLB wives turned their personal passions into successful businesses beyond the baseball spotlight

Every day, headlines follow the lives of MLB players, while the women beside them often remain out of focus, despite building successful careers of their own. Over the years, many MLB wives is seen supporting their family while also pursuing their passions that bring personal fulfilling.

Off the field, they continue to invest time and energy into personal interests that have gradually grown into meaningful business ventures. Below are examples of MLB wives who have built successful businesses beyond the baseball spotlight.

Inside the careers MLB wives quietly built away from the field

The stories below reflect four different paths shaped by personal interests, steady effort, and choices made beyond life around Major League Baseball.

Katia Lindor

The wife of New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, Katia uses her experience as a parent to help others navigating the challenges of early family life, through her podcast, “Un-a-parent.” Through candid conversations and personal reflections, she creates a space that addresses the emotional shifts, uncertainties, and everyday realities that often accompany parenthood.

Ashley Rodon

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon’s better half Ashley struggled with fertility issues before welcoming their first child. Shortly after the birth of their daughter Willow in 2019, Ashley and Carlos founded “The Willow Grant” named after their first newborn, as a way to offer support to families navigating the emotional and financial challenges that can follow medical uncertainty. The initiative was shaped by their own experiences as new parents and focuses on providing assistance with compassion rather than publicity.

Chelsea Freeman

The wife of All-Star Freedie Freeman, Chelsea founded her very own clothing brand, “Chelsea Freeman Collection” in 2021. The venture grew out of her long-standing interest in fashion and was shaped by an understanding of comfort and practicality giving fans a stylish way of representing their loved MLB teams. Rather than chasing trends, Chelsea focuses on creating pieces designed for daily life, reflecting a balance between personal style and functionality.

Reagan Bregman

Boston Red Sox player Alex Bregman's wife Reagan, runs multiple businesses, the two of the most famous are “With Love from by Reagan Bregman” which is her own jewellery brand that she founded in 2023, and next is “Exiza”, a women athleisure brand that she founded in 2021.

These ventures, built quietly over time, reflect how personal interests can grow into work with purpose. Away from the spotlight, MLB wives continue to shape lives and careers that stand independently of the game, offering a broader understanding of what success can look like beyond baseball.