WALKER Buehler is known for having an incredible career as a pro baseball pitcher, and having a happy home life.
Sadly in October 2024, it was reported that the sports star and his wife McKenzie had been “robbed after being surrounded by a mob”.
Walker Buehler and is wife McKenzie – seen here at a Dodgers match[/caption]
The smitten pair met when they were teenagers in High School[/caption]
Hailing originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Walker Buehler’s wife was born McKenzie Marcinek in 1994.
After leaving High School, she attended the University of Kentucky from 2012 to 2016.
It was there that McKenzie, who goes by the nickname “Kenzie”, earned two degrees, one in Family Science and another in Elementary Education
According to reports she now works as marketing manager for a website.
McKenzie is also incredibly popular on social media, and has a huge following of over 14K fans on Instagram (stats correct as of October 2024).
On her grid she posts lots of pictures of her husband Buehler, who is an all-star baseball player known for the LA Dodgers.
He started his career in High School, before going on to play at college.
Buehler made his debut as rookie for the Dodgers in 2018, and has remained on the team ever since.
Their love story begins
McKenzie and Buehler began their love story in High School.
In fact, they have been together so long, that they even have pictures together from their prom.
After becoming teenage sweethearts, they have been inseparable ever since.
McKenzie has been by Buehler’s side the whole way through his baseball career, as he continues to flourish on the pitch.
Wedded Bliss
After they both left college, and with Buehler’s baseball career well underway, the couple got married on December 11, 2021.
They shared the news with their fans with a slew of sweet snaps from their big day.
McKenzie wrote: “Cheers to one of the best wedding parties out there!!
“Filled with family, shared childhood friends, and many that feel like we’ve known them forever 
“@buehlersdayoff21 are so lucky to have so many amazing people in our lives!”
The couple are proud parents to baby Finley[/caption]
Welcoming baby Finley
On January, 31, 2024, the happy couple welcomed their first child.
Announcing the news of the birth of their daughter, the proud parents said: “We welcomed Finley Wren Buehler to the world on 1.31.24.”
Since the, Finley has joined her mom to cheer on her famous dad on the pitch at the Dodgers stadium.
The pair can often be seen in cute social media pics supporting Buehler from the sidelines.
In one picture, smitten mom McKenzie wrote: “Finley and I love celebrating you always @buehlersdayoff21!”
Buehler plays for the LA Dodgers[/caption]
Shock robbery
On October 8, 2024, it was reported that Buehler had his watch stolen after he and McKenzie were surrounded by a mob.
The alleged theft happened at the racetrack Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.
It’s claimed that the pitcher and McKenzie were surrounded while at the sporting venue.
The sports star’s shirt sleeve was unbuttoned, as the ABC affiliate KABC reported.
Then, his watch, thought to be worth $100,000, was reportedly swiped from his wrist, according to My News LA.
Cops have not shared any further information about the incident.
