Kevin Gausman with his wife Taylor and their daughter (Image via: IG) The offseason in baseball usually offers the chance to see things that are less refined and more personal and that was what happened when the wife of Kevin Gausman, Taylor Gausman, posted a sequence of casual vacation photos on Instagram. The photos showed the couple taking a relaxing time off without the crowded stadiums and demanding schedules with the sun, sand and relaxed feeling of being together. Even though the post immediately attracted appreciations among fans, this increased its reach when a voice of the baseball community entered the discussion. The most straightforward response in the comments provided some human element and made the response to a post of an offseason a dialogue between the whole MLB community.
Kara Bieber’s reaction brings added attention to Taylor Gausman’s offseason post
With thousands of likes and comments, one of the most prominent ones was received by Kara Bieber, the wife of Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber who made a response that was somewhat sarcastic and playful. In response to the photos of Taylor, Kara wrote, “does it gets better looking idk.” The line was friendly, admiring, and instantly the one notices it, as there is the sense of easy camaraderie that usually prevails among the families of players.What was appealing in the exchange was its authenticity. It was not about promotion or performance but simply a natural response to a moment which seemed to be authentic. Taylor gave a peaceful visual of what life was like without the hectic pace of baseball, and Kara’s comment was an easily identifiable lighthearted commentary that all fans love to watch during off-season.In the case of Kevin Gausman, a steady presence in the Toronto Blue Jays rotation, the moment was characterized by balance and not attention. It was a reminder to the followers that even during the off season, little and genuine interactions can go a long way. Even one post and an honest comment are sometimes enough to make a conversation across the baseball world, especially during the offseason when fans crave authentic moments beyond the game and and feel closer to players’ personal lives.