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Kate Upton has never needed a baseball uniform to look completely at home beneath the stadium lights.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit icon has been a familiar presence at baseball’s biggest events for more than a decade, frequently supporting her husband, veteran MLB pitcher Justin Verlander. As his career has moved from Detroit to Houston and New York and back to Detroit, Upton has brought her own unmistakable star power along for the ride.
Upton’s 10 best baseball looks show just how much range she brings to the ballpark. There have been glamorous All-Star red carpets, playful game-day outfits, relaxed postseason appearances and major family moments. Through every era, she has made the sports world feel like a natural extension of the fashion spotlight she has commanded for years.
A family entrance at the MLB All-Star red carpet
Upton delivered one of her sweetest baseball appearances at the 2026 MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show in Philadelphia, arriving with Verlander and their children.
Her softly draped white minidress brought an easy, summery elegance to the red carpet, while Verlander provided a polished contrast in a light blue suit. With the children also dressed in white, the entire family looked coordinated without making the moment feel overly styled.
One-shoulder drama
Upton’s 2022 MLB All-Star red carpet look was pure fashion-star confidence.
The fitted white minidress featured an asymmetrical neckline, one dramatic long sleeve and a flowing panel that added movement to the sleek silhouette. It was clean and modern, but the sculptural shape ensured it would never disappear into the background.
Red meets blue
Upton and Verlander created a memorable color story at the 2019 MLB All-Star red carpet in Cleveland.
Upton wore a vivid red strapless dress with a thigh-high slit, finishing the look with matching heels and a compact clutch. Verlander’s bright blue suit made the couple look coordinated in the boldest possible way without resorting to matching outfits.
A baseball power-suit moment
Upton leaned into crisp tailoring for the 2018 MLB All-Star festivities in Washington.
Her ivory pantsuit, worn over a simple black top, felt polished without becoming too formal for the daytime red carpet. White cat-eye sunglasses and a structured black handbag added a playful retro finish, while Verlander’s green suit gave the couple another strong complementary-color moment.
The little black dress era
Long before they became regulars at World Series and All-Star events, Upton and Verlander were already a photogenic sports power couple.
At a 2014 GQ party in New York, Upton kept things classic in a sleeveless black minidress while relaxing beside Verlander. The uncomplicated silhouette let her natural glamour — and the pair’s easy chemistry — do most of the work.
Ballpark style with personality
Not every memorable Upton baseball look has required a red carpet.
While attending a 2016 game between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, she paired a Tigers cap with an embroidered blue-and-white top, layered necklaces and a black choker. The combination felt youthful, relaxed and genuinely suited to a day in the stands.
Casual, but still camera-ready
Upton embraced a more laid-back approach while watching the New York Mets host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field in 2023.
An orange-and-white patterned T-shirt and baseball cap gave the outfit an unmistakable game-day feel. It was unfussy and practical, proving that Upton does not need elaborate styling to command attention inside a ballpark.
Playoff sparkle
Upton brought a little shine to the 2023 American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.
She layered a navy varsity-style jacket over a sparkling blue outfit, creating a look that landed somewhere between polished and playfully sporty. Dark sunglasses completed an ensemble made for celebrating in a crowded postseason ballpark.
A soft yellow standout
During a 2024 fan appearance in Holland, Michigan, Upton traded traditional baseball colors for a softer shade.
Her fitted pale-yellow dress featured long sleeves and a streamlined silhouette that felt sophisticated while remaining approachable. Even the playful pose with a fan carried the easy confidence that has made Upton such a natural crossover star.
A World Series celebration look
Few settings capture Upton’s connection to baseball better than the field following Game 7 of the 2017 World Series.
She celebrated the Houston Astros’ championship alongside Verlander in a denim jacket, dark top and star-print jeans. The outfit was festive without feeling costume-like and casual enough for the chaotic joy of a championship celebration.
It was not a traditional fashion event, but Upton still looked exactly where she belonged: beside Verlander, surrounded by baseball history and fully part of the moment.
