Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler and his wife Dominique Rizzo have expanded their family with a new addition of a daughter.
On June 9, 2025, the couple joyfully announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby girl named Goldie Wheeler.
The announcement came via a heartwarming joint Instagram post, revealing sweet photos of their newborn daughter and a simple but touching caption:
“Goldie Wheeler 💛 7lbs 11oz born on June 2nd. We love you so much sweet girl.”
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Born on June 2, little Goldie weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and her name instantly struck a chord with fans.
Zack Wheeler Is Balancing Fatherhood And Baseball
Just days after Goldie’s birth, Wheeler was back doing what he does best, pitching for the Phillies.
On June 9, the same day he and Dominique shared their baby news, Wheeler took the mound against the Chicago Cubs.
His return helped snap the Phillies’ five-game losing streak, with a dramatic 4-3 win in 11 innings.
While many professional athletes face criticism for prioritizing family over their sport, Wheeler’s swift but heartfelt time off sets a meaningful example.
With Goldie’s arrival, the Wheelers now share a beautifully growing family.
The pitcher’s first child, son Wesley, was born in July 2020, followed by a daughter, Bambi, born in June 2022.
Similarly, daughter Winter was born in February 2024, and finally, the youngest, Goldie, is part of the family.
The couple, who tied the knot on New Year’s Eve 2019 at Legacy Castle in New Jersey, have always been vocal about their love for their family.
On Mother’s Day 2025, Wheeler praised Dominique with a post that read:
“Wes, Bam and Winter are the luckiest kids to have you as their mom.”
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That post included sweet family snapshots that showed the Phillies pitcher not just as a sports star, but as a proud, devoted dad.
Pitcher Zack Wheeler’s Wife Dominique Rizzo Is A Multi-Talented Personality
Before becoming a mom of four and the wife of a Major League pitcher, Dominique Rizzo had her own dreams and drive.
A graduate of LIM College in New York with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, Dominique has worn many hats.
She was a former makeup artist, a sales associate at Bloomingdale’s and BCBG Max Azria, and a Cosmopolitan style intern.
And now, she is a social media influencer, sharing family life with over 79,000 followers on her Instagram.
Dominique and Zack first met in 2016, got engaged in November 2018, and married in December 2019.
Since then, they’ve built a life full of love, baseball, and beautiful babies.
And Zack has never hesitated to appreciate his wife publicly. On their fourth wedding anniversary, he shared:
“You’re beautiful and the best mommy to our kids and wife I could ever dream of. I love you.”
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With their home now filled with even more love (and a few more diapers), the Wheelers continue to show the world how to balance high-pressure careers with genuine family values.
Little Goldie joins a crew that’s warm, stylish, and grounded in love.
Congratulations to Zack Wheeler and Dominique Rizzo!
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Zack Wheeler was born on May 30, 1990, in Smyrna, Georgia, and grew up in Dallas, Georgia, with his parents, Barry and Elaine Wheeler.
- His father had been an amateur baseball player for fifteen years, and his mother was so dedicated to competitive softball that she would bring a playpen to the dugout during weekend tournaments even after becoming a mother.
- As the youngest of three brothers, Zack grew up in a household where all the boys played baseball.
