Kate Upton and Justin Verlander Welcome Second Son as Family Grows to Four

21 June 2025

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander via Instagram

Model Kate Upton and MLB pitcher Justin Verlander have joyfully welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Bellamy Brooks Verlander, born June 19, 2025. The couple announced the news via their representative on June 21, with the San Francisco Giants granting Verlander paternity leave in anticipation of Friday’s game against Boston.

Upton, 33, and the 41-year-old two-time Cy Young Award winner tied the knot in November 2017 shortly after Verlanders’s World Series triumph in Houston. Their beautiful family began in July 2018 when Upton announced her first pregnancy with hilariously candid remarks. She quipped that after finally sleeping through the night following daughter Genevieve’s birth in November, she wasn’t ready to consider another baby. Yet five years later, the timing and her perspective had shifted.

Their daughter, Genevieve, affectionately known as Vivi, is now six years old and already a proud baseball fan. Upton and Verlander have shared sweet snapshots of her cheering on Dad at the 2022 All-Star Game. Verlander has often emphasized his hope that Vivi will remember him playing professionally, a wish still at the heart of his ongoing athletic career.

The arrival of Bellamy completes their family unit, forging a new rhythm for the household of four. Verlander, now the oldest active MLB player in his 20th season and recently inked with the Giants, will temporarily step away from the mound to bond with his newborn. His career path from the Tigers, the Astros (with two World Series), the Mets, and now the Giants has always balanced high performance with personal priorities. His dedication to family remains clear, both on and off the field .

Upton has kept much of her second pregnancy private, but public speculation began in January during a Miami beach outing. In the weeks that followed, she defended rumors connecting her husband to unrelated news, speaking out in defense of his character. This thoughtful response reinforced their close familial image, reflecting both humor and resolve.

Their family mirrors a modern parenting narrative: fame paired with intimacy, planned timing, and thoughtful boundaries. Upton and Verlander manage media attention with grace, seldom oversharing private moments, yet generously allowing glimpses of genuine warmth and unity.

Verlander’s Giants contract is another key detail shaping this next phase. Signed for one year and $15 million, he’s navigating both professional peaks and personal milestones simultaneously. His performance this season has been mixed, with some recent inconsistency following a strained pectoral muscle. With Bellamy now part of the family, paternity leave offers crucial time to adjust and refocus.

The birth also strengthens their public portrait. Their red-carpet coordinated style and heartfelt support for each other reinforce a brand built on partnership and shared values. Upton’s presence at Verlander’s sporting events like the 2022 All-Star Game highlights a collaboration rooted in respect and mutual celebration .

Welcoming a second child isn’t just a personal milestone, it’s a strategic life choice. Family stability can provide consistency amid the unpredictable nature of professional sports. For Verlander, whose future beyond 2025 remains open, supporting the family now might offer a clearer view of long-term goals. For Upton, it strengthens a personal narrative she’s shared since her modeling breakthrough.

Social media outlets and celebrity news buzzed almost immediately after the announcement. Fans reacted with affection for Bellamy’s name and support for their decision to expand. Upton’s comment about not being ready for another child in the past now seems part of a considered journey, culminating in this joyous moment,

Astrologers might note that Upton’s June birthday adds seasonality to this family chapter. Bellamy’s arrival in summer 2025 perfectly aligns with the Verlander-Upton family narrative, spanning sports seasons, modeling cycles, and growing family milestones.

As Verlander takes lead on parenting duties in the game’s off-camera innings, Upton returns to public life with renewed purpose. Her celebrity presence, fashion campaigns, brand collaborations, philanthropic activity, continues to evolve alongside her roles as wife and mother of two.

Together, they enter the summer of 2025 not just as sports and entertainment icons, but as parents building a grounding force within their demanding careers. For fans and observers, their story evokes both admiration and relatability a fusion of high-profile success and intimate family moments.

The season ahead promises change: late-season baseball narratives, family outings, newborn milestones, and the symbiotic harmony of two high-profile lives unified around love and legacy. Bellamy Brooks Verlander has arrived, and with him, the next chapter in a modern celebrity-family saga.