New York — Amy Goldschmidt, wife of MLB first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, has built her life around family, athletics, and service. Once a standout in college golf and volleyball, she first crossed paths with her future husband during freshman year at Texas State University. Since then, Amy has not only become a supportive partner and mother of two but also co-founded one of baseball’s most impactful charitable organizations.
Born Amy Glazier in Fort Worth, Texas, she grew up in Southlake in a sports-driven and entrepreneurial household. Her father, Tex Glazier, played golf at Lamar University before creating The Glazier Group, a real estate and consulting company in Arizona. Her younger sister, Graclyn, later became CEO of Fire Up Nation, LLC, a training and development firm. This mix of sports and business proved formative, shaping Amy Goldschmidt into both an accomplished athlete and an influential charity leader.
Athletic excellence shaped her college years
Amy’s skills were apparent in high school, where she starred in volleyball and golf at Southlake Carroll. She captained her volleyball team twice, helping secure four district titles and two major championships, while collecting three all-district honors. At Texas State, Goldschmidt moved her focus to golf, finishing her first season with a 79.3 stroke average and placing third at the North Texas Women’s Classic.
Her athletic background offered a natural connection to Paul’s professional career. Paul himself has admitted she remains the better golfer in the family. At Texas State, Amy pursued a degree in business marketing, graduating in 2010, a foundation that would later benefit her charitable work. Importantly, it was during a required study hall freshman year that she first met Paul Goldschmidt. At the time, she knew little about his baseball career, simply recalling that she thought he was “cute.”
A college romance built on friendship
The relationship evolved gradually. “We hung out as friends, then became better friends and eventually started dating,” Amy Goldschmidt said of their time at Texas State. Paul echoed her sentiments, calling her “very caring and obviously good looking, which was probably the first thing that attracted me to her, being an 18-year-old college student. The more we got to know each other, we found out we had a lot of similar interests.”
Paul Goldschmidt proposed while Amy was still in college, surprising her “on a freezing cold day” during an outing with close friends. The couple married in October 2010 at Texas Christian University’s Robert Carr Chapel in Fort Worth, a location chosen because it was near Colonial Country Club where Amy grew up playing golf. Surrounded only by family and close friends, the ceremony reflected the private approach that continues to define their family life.
Building a family during a demanding MLB career
The Goldschmidts welcomed their son, Jake, in 2015, followed by daughter Emma around 2017. With Paul’s demanding MLB schedule, Amy often managed the responsibilities of raising two children. She even guided Paul through the basics of fatherhood, showing him “how to change diapers and swaddle Jake.”
Their children have since become part of Paul’s baseball journey, throwing first pitches on his Bobblehead Night in June 2024. Still, Amy has worked hard to protect their privacy, keeping her social media private and limiting public details, particularly about Emma.
Speaking about her son’s bond with her, Amy Goldschmidt once said, “I’m just taking full advantage of it because I know (that will change) as soon as he starts getting into sports and whatever he wants to get into.”
Pioneering charity work transformed children’s lives
Beyond family, Amy’s most visible contribution has been her philanthropic work. Together with Paul Goldschmidt, she co-founded Goldy’s Fund 4 Kids in 2014, a program benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Their involvement began in 2011 when the couple volunteered at the hospital, and their dedication has only deepened since. They even maintain credentials that allow them to visit patients freely.
The fund has produced meaningful results, raising $186,121.94 to build a center for cancer and blood disorders. Their initiatives have supplied iPads, gift cards, books, and entertainment for children, while also funding birthday parties and themed events. In 2014, they created Paul Goldschmidt Bleacher Creatures, sold for $44 to match Paul’s jersey number, with all proceeds directed to the hospital.
Becoming a mother made these visits even more personal for Amy, who said seeing sick children “hits her hard.” Paul Goldschmidt added, “Amy and I were taught the importance of volunteering, helping others, and giving back to the community early in our lives by our parents so starting Goldy’s Fund 4 Kids was a natural step for us.”
Life as a modern MLB wife
Over the years, the Goldschmidts have managed relocations across Paul’s career, from his long tenure in Arizona to St. Louis with the Cardinals, and most recently to New York with the Yankees. In 2020, they sold their Scottsdale mansion and purchased a Florida home from PGA golfer Louis Oosthuizen, a move that kept them close to spring training and their passion for golf.
Though Amy keeps her Instagram account @amygoldschmidt private, she is often seen at Paul’s games and has occasionally appeared in media features, including a Fox Sports interview alongside other MLB wives. This balance reflects her comfort in the spotlight when needed while continuing to guard her family’s privacy.
Goldschmidt as a role model
Amy Goldschmidt embodies a modern example of the MLB spouse—athletic, well-educated, and devoted to philanthropy. From her days as a multi-sport athlete to her leadership in Goldy’s Fund 4 Kids, her influence extends well beyond the baseball field. She has built a legacy that combines raising a family, supporting Paul’s career, and directly improving the lives of children facing serious illness. Her story highlights how the partners of professional athletes can use their platform for profound social good while maintaining the privacy and stability of family life.
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