Willie Calhoun Wife: Who Is Kaitlin Faber? Dating And Relationship Timeline

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Baseball fans are curious to know about the dating life and wife of Willie Calhoun, who is engaged to Kaitlin Faber.

Willie Shawn Lamont Calhoun is an American baseball player who currently plays for the New York Yankees of the MLB. 

Previously, Los Angeles Dodgers chose Willie in the fourth round of the 2015 MLB Entry Draft. Then, in 2017, Dodgers traded him and two fellow minor leaguers to the Texas Rangers. 

He made his MLB debut with the Rangers. On 12 September 2017, the Rangers promoted him to the major leagues for the first time.

Willie Calhoun, A Baseball Player
Willie Calhoun, A Baseball Player (Source: Instagram)

Moreover, in the 2018 season, Baseball America rated him as the No.36 prospect and Major League Baseball as No. 53 in baseball.

After requesting a trade from the Rangers, he ended up with the San Francisco Giants in June 2022.  During that period, Giants promoted him to the major leagues, and he played four MLB games. 

In December 2022, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. He plays as a left fielder for the Yankees. 

Willie Calhoun Wife Kaitlin Faber

Professional baseball player Willie Calhoun proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Kaitlin Faber, on 26 January 2023.

As per the sources, the couple has been together for a long time, but less information regarding their relationship timeline. 

They are in a good relationship and expecting a baby boy soon. He announced the pregnancy through his Instagram page. 

Willie Calhoun With Kaitlin
Willie Calhoun With Kaitlin (Source: Instagram)

Likewise, Willie shares pictures with Kaitlin on his social media handles. The couple enjoys traveling and spending time with one another.

Faber even attends Willie’s matches to cheer for him and support him. She is active on Instagram under the username @kaitlin.faber, but her account is private. 

Willie Calhoun Family

Willie Calhoun was born to Willie Calhoun and Monica on 4 November 1994 in Vallejo, California. 

His father works as a correction officer at the State Prison in San Quentin, and his mother is a homemaker. 

In addition, he has a younger brother and a younger sister and has a strong connection with them. 

Willie Calhoun With His Parents
Willie Calhoun With His Parents (Source: Times-Herald)

His family members have always supported his passion for baseball, and he shares a strong bond with all of them. 

After his grandmother’s death, Willie faced difficulty and planned to give up his career. His father took him on a tour, and it helped him to get back on track. 

Willie’s parents believe the player has more to achieve in his career and are very proud of him.

Similarly, the player is sometimes seen appreciating his parents for their guidance and motivation in interviews. 

Willie Calhoun Injuries

The baseball player has suffered a few injuries throughout his career that have caused him to miss a few games.

He battled injuries throughout the shortened season, including a strained oblique muscle and a left hamstring strain. 

Willie Calhoun Smiling
Willie Calhoun Smiling During Training (Source: Instagram)

Then, on 8 March 2020, he was hit in the jaw by a Julio Urias 95mph fastball in one of the final spring training games and underwent surgery to repair the broken jaw. 

Afterward, on 26 June, in the match against Kansas City Royals, Calhoun was hit by a pitch in the second innings and suffered from a forearm fracture. 

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