Tommy Edman Wife
Have you all met Tommy Edman Wife Kristed Edman? The lovely couple married since 2019 and proud parents of one stole the spotlight when the Dodgers beat the New York Mets in Game 6. Tommy Edman, who was voted the 2024 NLCS MVP, is a utility player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals and college baseball at Standford University.
Kristen Edman
Kristen Edman, born Kristen Shiotani on August 12, 1994, in Poway, California, is the wife of Major League Baseball player Tommy Edman. She is one of the childrenbborn to Toshi and Terry Shiotani of Poway, California. They have three children: an older sister, Kimber, Kassy, who played softball at Harvard University; and a younger brother, Toshi.
Early Life and Education
Kristen was an accomplished athlete during her high school years at Poway High School, where she played softball. She continued her athletic pursuits at Arizona State University, participating in track and field. After high school, she attended Concordia University Irvine from 2012 to 2014, where she continued to play softball. Subsequently, she transferred to California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), graduating in 2017 with a degree in Family Studies and Human Development.
Career
Kristen began her professional journey as a special education instructional assistant for the Poway Unified School District in 2015. She briefly worked as a stylist for Michael Kors before returning to education in 2017. Currently, Kristen is a real estate agent with Compass Realty, working alongside the Laura Sanders Team in St. Louis, Missouri.
Personal Life
Kristen and Tommy Edman started dating in January 2017 and became engaged in December 2018.
They married on November 23, 2019, after postponing their wedding due to Tommy’s commitments with the St. Louis Cardinals during the NLDS.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Eli Jack Edman, on October 17, 2023.
Kristen maintains a relatively private life but shares glimpses of her family on social media, where she has around 6.3k followers on Instagram. She often supports Tommy during his games and is actively involved in their community.
Tommy Edman Parents
Tommy Edman is the son of Maureen Kwak and John Edman, Jr. He has a mixed heritage, with his mother being of Korean descent and his father having European roots. John Edman, Jr. played college baseball for four years at Williams College in Massachusetts and currently works as a teacher and varsity baseball coach at La Jolla Country Day School, which Tommy also attended. Maureen, originally from South Korea, moved to the United States during her childhood.
Tommy has an older brother named John who is involved in research and development for the Minnesota Twins, and a younger sister named Elise who played volleyball at Davidson College and has worked as a systems engineer for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tommy Edman High School and College Career
Tommy Edman graduated from La Jolla Country Day School in San Diego, California, in 2013, where he earned recognition as a member of the All-Academic Team. He then attended Stanford University, playing baseball for the Stanford Cardinal. After his freshman year, he participated in the New England Collegiate League with the Newport Gulls, where he was named an All-Star and recognized as the best defensive player.
Following his sophomore season in 2015, Edman played for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox in the Cape Cod Baseball League. There, he achieved a batting average of .304, was selected as the starting second baseman for the East Division All-Star team, and contributed to the team’s league championship victory.
In his junior year at Stanford in 2016, Edman started every game at shortstop, finishing with a batting average of .286. He led the team with 35 runs, 61 hits, four triples, and eight stolen bases over 54 games. His outstanding performance earned him a spot on the first team of the Pac-12 Conference.
Tommy Edman MLB Career
Minor League
Tommy Edman was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2016 MLB Draft. He began his professional career with the State College Spikes, where he played the entire season and achieved a .286 batting average, hitting four home runs and driving in 33 RBIs while stealing 19 bases. His performance earned him a spot as a New York-Penn League All-Star.
In 2017, Edman played for the Peoria Chiefs, Palm Beach Cardinals, and Springfield Cardinals, posting a combined batting average of .261 with five home runs and 55 RBIs over 119 games.
Edman started the 2018 season with Springfield and was named a Texas League All-Star. He set a record by reaching base in 32 consecutive games. Later that season, he was promoted to the Memphis Redbirds, contributing to their Pacific Coast League championship and earning co-MVP honors for the playoffs. Across 126 games with Springfield and Memphis, he recorded a .301 batting average with seven home runs, 41 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases. After the season, he played for the Surprise Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League.
St. Louis Cardinals
Tommy Edman had a notable journey with the St. Louis Cardinals, starting in 2019 when he was called up to the major leagues after a strong performance in the minors. He began that season with the Memphis Redbirds, batting .305 with seven home runs and nine stolen bases over 49 games. Edman made his MLB debut on June 8, 2019, as a pinch hitter against the Chicago Cubs and recorded his first hit shortly after. By the end of the season, he played 92 games for the Cardinals, achieving a .304 batting average with 11 home runs and 15 stolen bases.
In 2020, during the shortened season, Edman served as the starting third baseman, finishing with a .250 batting average and five home runs over 204 at-bats. The following year, he transitioned to starting second baseman and had a standout season, earning the National League Player of the Week award and finishing with a .262 average, 11 home runs, and 30 stolen bases. He also won a Gold Glove Award for his defensive skills.
Edman continued as the starting second baseman in 2022 but moved to shortstop mid-season due to team changes. He hit his first career walk-off home run that year and ended the season with a .265 average and 32 stolen bases. In 2023, he signed a one-year contract worth $4.2 million and played in 153 games, maintaining similar offensive stats.
As of January 2024, Edman agreed to a two-year contract worth $16.5 million with the Cardinals. However, he faced challenges due to wrist surgery that limited his participation during spring training. By May, he was placed on the 60-day injured list due to ongoing wrist issues.
Los Angeles Dodgers
On July 29, 2024, Tommy Edman was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal that involved several players, including Michael Kopech and Oliver Gonzalez moving to the Dodgers and Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham going to the St. Louis Cardinals. Edman made his Dodgers debut on August 19 and played in 37 games, primarily at shortstop and center field, finishing the season with a .237 batting average, six home runs, and 20 RBIs.
During the National League Championship Series (NLCS), Edman excelled, earning MVP honors as he helped lead the Dodgers to the World Series by defeating the New York Mets in six games. He notably hit a two-run home run in the clinching Game 6 and tied the Dodgers’ club record with 11 RBIs in a single postseason series.
Tommy Edman Contract and Salary
On January 22, 2024, Tommy Edman agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $16.5 million with the St. Louis Cardinals, which includes $16.5 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $8.25 million. For the 2025 season, Edman will earn a base salary of $9.5 million, with a total salary also set at $9.5 million.
