Who is Kris Bryant's wife, Jessica Delp? Rockies 3B's marriage to high school sweetheart explored

Modified Apr 18, 2023 18:52 GMT

Prairie View v UNLV — Kris Bryant with his wife, Jessica Delp

Colorado third baseman Kris Bryant is married to his high-school sweetheart Jessica Delp.

Delp was born in Nevada and was interested in sports growing up. She participated in basketball and softball and graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of Nevada.

Bryant and Delp's love story started when they were just 14. They met each other in their freshman year and began dating.

Bryant proposed to Jessica in December 2015 and they tied the knot in January 2017.

World Series - Chicago Cubs v Cleveland Indians - Game Seven World Series - Chicago Cubs v Cleveland Indians - Game Seven CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 02: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs and Jessica Delp celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Bryant and Jessica Delp are parents to three beautiful children. They welcomed their first child in April 2020. In July 2022 a pair of twins joined the family.

Kris Bryant's time with the Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies v Seattle Mariners SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 16: Kris Bryant #23 of the Colorado Rockies bats during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 16, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Kris Bryant signed a seven-year contract with the Colorado Rockies worth $182 million on March 18, 2022. He was announced as the club’s starting left fielder. However, Bryant couldn't play in the last two months of the 2022 season owing to plantar fasciitis and a bone bruise in his right foot.

He has registered eight runs, two home runs and five RBIs with a .323 average in 65 at-bats so far this season.

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