When Brandon Crawford retired from Major League Baseball after 14 incredible seasons, fans thought his glory days were over. But it turns out, he's scoring big on a brand-new field—and in the heart of his biggest fan, his wife Jalynne. From the baseball diamond to the football sidelines, this former MLB star is keeping the sparks flying both at home and on the field! So, who's Jalynne's new crush? None other than her husband, Brandon, in his new coaching role!
From Baseball Hero to Football Coach
Brandon Crawford has always been a legend on the baseball diamond. Having met his wife, Jalynne Dantzscher, at UCLA where he played baseball and she competed in gymnastics, the two have been a power couple since tying the knot in 2011.
Fast forward to 2025 and Crawford is enjoying his retirement after an excellent career. The former shortstop of San Francisco Giants closed his MLB with two World Series titles and three National League All-Star selections. His last season, with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024, was just a limited appearance, but it marked the start of a new chapter for this family man.
Now, with more time at home, Brandon has taken on the role of a youth football coach. Yes, you read that right—football! While his name is synonymous with baseball, Crawford has a history with the gridiron, and he’s bringing his passion and athletic expertise to help young athletes thrive.
Jalynne’s Swoon-Worthy Sideline Commentary
On January 26, Jalynne posted videos of Brandon coaching a youth football team on her Instagram story, giving fans a glimpse of the former MLB star in action. But it wasn't just his coaching skills that caught attention—it was Jalynne's adorable commentary.
"I have a crush on the coach," she reveals in one of the clips, melting the hearts of her millions of followers. The sweet sentiment shows that even after years of marriage and raising five kids together, the spark between them is still alive and well.
A Career Worth Celebrating
The decision to retire was bittersweet, but Jalynne has been his biggest cheerleader. She posted on Instagram after the announcement, looking back on his career and saying it was a
"beautiful ride." She said that she thanks baseball for all the memories it brought to their family.
"Thank you baseball for blessing our family with all the memories we will cherish in our hearts! You @therealbcraw35 will forever be my favorite baseball player of all time! I love YOU @therealbcraw35 #PROUDWIFE ⚾️🐐 Greatest Giants SS 🙌🏼 🧡🖤❤️⚾️🐐😘 @mlb @sfgiants @cardinals" she wrote in a heartfelt post.
Brandon Crawford, while not close to his last MLB stages, has proven that whatever happens after the game can be just as fantastic. Whether it is on the sidelines coaching or spending good time with family, he continues to inspire and impress and keep his wife swooning!
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