Who Is Luke Weaver’s Wife? All About Olivia Weaver and Her Relationship with the New York Yankees Pitcher

Mar. 15, 2025

Luke Weaver #30 of the New York Yankees pitches in the ninth inning during Game 2 of the ALCS between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2024 in New York City ; Luke Weaver with his wife Olivia on a trip to Europe.Photo:Getty and Luke Weaver/ Instagram

Getty and Luke Weaver/ Instagram

Luke Weaver has a special fan in the stands: his wife, Olivia Weaver.

The couple started dating in May 2013, engaged in February 2015 and married in December 2016. With two children, Olivia and their kids have become a central support system in Luke’s career.

“I think what drives me is just a very competitive mindset, something that’s just instilled no matter if it’s outside of baseball or anything I do, but from a true perspective, my family, the support and love that they bring, the kids that I have, and my faith, that’s probably the biggest one,” he said.

So who is Luke Weaver’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Olivia Weaver and her relationship with the New York Yankees closing pitcher.

She grew up in Florida

Luke Weaver and Olivia.Luke Weaver/Instagram

Luke Weaver/Instagram

Olivia was born and raised in Tallahassee, Fla., perher Facebook. Meanwhile, Luke grew up only a few hours away in Orlando, Fla., according toHometown News Volusia.

However, they both attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, where they continued to reside and raise their family.

They started dating in 2013

Luke and Olivia began dating in May 2013, though details about the start of their romance are private.

In honor of their second anniversary, he penned a sweet poston Instagramabout Olivia.

“These past 2 years have been the best of my life and I can’t wait for infinity more with you. I love you goober forever and always,” he wrote.

“Missin this girl like crazy. Got spoiled seeing her everyday but next week I’ll be reunited once again 😘😍😊😜,” Luke wroteon Instagramthat June.

They married in 2016

Luke Weaver and Olivia when they got engaged.Luke Weaver/Instagram

After nearly three years of dating, Luke proposed to Olivia in February 2015.

“So… This is what I did today. She cool. Future wifey WHOOP WHOOP!”he captioneda celebratory selfie of them.

They share two kids

Luke Weaver with his children at the 2024 ALCS on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty

Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty

Luke and Olivia are parents to a daughter named Lyla Mae and a second child whose name has yet to be announced.

The couple welcomed their firstborn, Lyla, on Oct. 14, 2019. Although the COVID-19 pandemic meant time away from the baseball field, Olivia was grateful for the bonus family time.

“This quarantine has given us unexpected family time that we never would have gotten. We miss baseball but I will always be thankful for this time,” Olivia wrote on Facebook in June 2020.

While the professional athlete has occasionally shared glimpses of his daughter on social media, Luke opened up about Lyla’s personality during an interview with theNew York Post, revealing that they have a lot in common.

“She’s goofy, she’s very independent, she’s a leader, she’s very strong-willed, she’s got a good mix of mom and dad," he said.

She supports his baseball career on and off the field

Olivia continuously cheers her husband on from the stands, repping his jersey number from hiscollege daysto hisMLB Days.

“The wife’s good about allowing me to get a couple extra Z’s in the morning and getting ready for each day,” he said in May 2024.

He describes himself and Olivia as “fire and ice”

When theNew York Postasked Luke why Olivia is the “perfect one” for him, he credited their similar personalities.

“We like a lot of the same things, we are fire and ice when it comes to certain things, and we balance each other out in those ways,” he explained. “She always knows what to say even though she feels like it’s the wrong thing.”

While Luke and Olivia may have different opinions, the MLB star believes it’s one of their greatest assets, especially as he’s come up in the league.

“She helps me stay even-kneeled and humbled throughout any successes or failures, and challenges me on a daily basis to be myself," he added.

They traveled internationally together

Luke and Oliviatraveled to Costa Ricain December 2017 to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.

The following fall, in November 2018, the Tallahassee residents traveled to Europe together, visiting Italy, Spain and France.

He shared photos from the tripon Instagram, including one of them standing in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, with the caption, “Euro Trip!”

source: people.com