Gavin Lux, the talented second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, has been making headlines for his impressive baseball skills and his romantic life.
As of March 2024, Lux is engaged to Molly O’Boyle, a wonderful woman with a strong sports and athletic training background.
Molly O’Boyle, born on September 16, 1999, is a sports enthusiast from Kenosha, Wisconsin, also Gavin Lux’s hometown.
An active involvement in gymnastics and cheerleading marked her early life.
Molly attended George Nelson Tremper High School, where she succeeded in sports, especially gymnastics.
Molly O'Boyle, of @TrempAthletics, holds the overall & D1 record for Best Vault performance at the WIAA State Gymnastics meet, with her 2016 routine that scored an impressive 9.90. 🏅
— WIAA (@wiaawi) February 20, 2020
Alex Van Gilder of Rice Lake holds the D2 record, set in 2015.🏅🤸♀️ #50WIAAGymnastics #wiaagym pic.twitter.com/LDxnLy43to
In 2016, she achieved the impressive feat of holding the overall and Division 1 record for the best vault performance at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) State Gymnastics Meet, scoring an impressive 9.90.
She also participated in track and field events, showcasing her versatility in sports.
After high school, Molly pursued her passion for sports by attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a degree in Athletic Training in 2021.
She furthered her education by graduating with a Doctor of Athletic Training from the University of Florida in 2023.
Her professional career includes stints as the head athletic trainer at Fort White High School from 2021 to 2022 and the resident athletic trainer at the University of Florida from 2021 to 2023.
She briefly worked as the head athletic trainer at Santa Fe High School from 2022 to 2023 before joining the Carolina Panthers as a seasonal athletic trainer in July 2023.
Molly holds several licenses and certifications, including being a licensed athletic trainer with the Florida Board of Athletic Training and a certified athletic trainer (ATC) with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
She is also certified in Basic Life Support and First Aid by the American Red Cross. She has completed courses in HIPAA, FERPA Basics, and Bloodborne Pathogens for Clinicians from the University of Florida.
Before focusing on athletic training, Molly was on the Wisconsin Badgers cheerleading team. Her sports involvement has developed her career and influenced her personal life.
Gavin Lux Met His Future Wife Through Their Mutual Participation In Sports
The exact details of how they started dating are not well-documented, but it is believed that they might have been connected through a mutual friend.
Gavin Lux and Molly O’Boyle first announced their relationship at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala in 2022.
Since then, they have been frequently spotted together at various events, with Molly often cheering Gavin on during his games.
Their relationship is marked by a strong bond, as evident from the numerous photos they share on social media.
In March 2024, Gavin proposed to Molly, and she accepted with excitement. The proposal was celebrated with a heartfelt post on Molly’s Instagram,
“easiest question i’ve ever answered🤍
Via Instagram
a million more pics to come from the best day ever with my fiancé!!!”
Lux began his professional baseball career when the Los Angeles Dodgers drafted him in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft.
He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2019 and quickly established himself as a versatile player, capable of playing multiple positions on the field.
However, his 2023 season was cut short due to a severe knee injury that kept him sidelined for the entire year.
In January 2025, Lux’s career took a new turn when he was traded from the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a competitive balance pick in the 2025 MLB draft.
This move changes his professional landscape and brings new opportunities for him and Molly to explore together.
Gavin Lux and Molly O’Boyle’s relationship displays the power of love and mutual support in the sports world.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Lux attended Indian Trail High School and Academy in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- His uncle, Augie Schmidt, is a former minor league baseball player and the head coach of the Carthage College baseball team.
- As a member of the Dodgers, he won the 2024 World Series.
