Trea Turner, the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop, is known for his speed on the field and record-setting plays. But did you know that his wife Kristen Turner (née Harabedian) is also an accomplished athlete with impressive achievements of her own?
In this article, we’ll delve into the life of Kristen Turner, exploring her athletic background, her college romance with Trea, and their family life.
They Met in College
Trea and Kristen are college sweethearts who met while studying at North Carolina State University. He majored in chemical engineering, while she had an interest in finance.
The undergraduate students juggled their classes with their respective sports commitments and were both all-star athletes. In 2023, Trea and Kristen pledged $1 million to NC State Athletics, “the largest gift from a former NC State student-athlete who is currently playing professionally.” Their gift was given to benefit both the baseball and gymnastics programs.
She’s a Former Gymnast
Trea isn’t the only record-setting athlete in the family. Kristen’s career as a student gymnast saw her winning awards and gaining recognition across different competitions.
Before she went to college and met Trea, she was setting records at her high school and getting covered in Sports Illustrated.
As a senior at Hunterdon Central Regional High in Flemington, New Jersey, she won in three different categories at a state meet, securing the all-around title and leading her high school team, the Red Devils, to a second-place finish.
They Got Engaged in 2017
Trea popped the question to Kristen on June 27, 2017, despite her unconscious efforts to thwart his plans. “She tried her hardest to screw up my plan for the night but I wouldn’t want to spend the rest of my life with anyone else! Love you to the moon and back! 💍,” Trea wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of him and Kristen hugging.
They Got Married in 2018
On Nov. 10, 2018, Trea and Kristen tied the knot in a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., followed by a unique reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
The groom wore a custom navy blue suit from STITCHED, featuring their engagement photos printed inside. Trea paired the outfit with a matching tie and a white rose boutonniere.
Meanwhile, the bride chose a classic lace and silk gown from Pronovias, accessorized with sparkling gold Jimmy Choo pumps.
On Feb. 9, 2021, Trea and Kristen welcomed their son, Beckham Dash Turner. At the time, Trea was playing for the Washington Nationals. A few days after announcing his son’s birth, Turner admitted to reporters that Nationals bench coach Tim Bogar gave him the idea for Beckham’s middle name.
Trea said they knew they wanted to name their son Beckham, but he and Kristen hadn’t decided yet on a middle name when Bogar told him, “You gotta name your kid something fast.”
On Sept. 7, 2023, Trea and Kristen’s son, Tatum Trea Turner, was born. “Tatum Trea 🤎 Our newest addition, we couldn’t be more obsessed with you! Welcome to the family little buddy,” she captioned photos of the newborn in a joint Instagram post with Trea.
She’s His Biggest Fan
Kristen has been a huge supporter of her husband’s career since college, moving around the country with him as he changed teams, from the Washington Nationals to the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Philadelphia Phillies, and attended training camps in Florida.
She also involves Beckham, even dressing him in a Philadelphia 76ers basketball jersey to celebrate the family’s move to Philly. Kristen and Beckham attended the Phillies’ family day in August 2023, wearing matching Phillies jerseys with the Turner name on the back.
FAQs
Where did Trea and Kristen meet?
Trea and Kristen met while studying at North Carolina State University.
When did Trea and Kristen get engaged?
Trea and Kristen got engaged on June 27, 2017.