From Karin to Taylor: The Enduring Romantic Journey of Baseball Legend Chipper Jones

Chipper Jones, the revered Atlanta Braves third baseman and Hall of Famer, has experienced a public and often complex romantic history, marked by significant relationships, marriages, and the growth of his family. His journey through love has unfolded alongside his illustrious baseball career, with each chapter contributing to the narrative of his personal life.

Jones's first marriage was to Karin Fulford, whom he met while playing for the Braves' Class A affiliate in Macon, Georgia. They married in September 1992 and their union lasted for eight years. However, their marriage faced significant challenges, culminating in its dissolution after it was revealed that Jones had engaged in an 18-month extramarital affair.

This affair resulted in the birth of his first son, Matthew, in 1998. According to an excerpt from his book "Ballplayer," Jones confessed to Karin about multiple affairs, including the one that led to Matthew's birth, stating, > "The girl from Detroit, Jennifer, is pregnant. And she’s going to have the baby." The revelation led to their divorce in January 2000, as Karin reportedly found it difficult to reconcile with the presence of the child from the affair.

Following his divorce from Karin, Jones married Sharon Logonov in March 2000 in Pierson, Florida. This marriage brought three more sons into his life: Larry Wayne III (Trey), Tristen, and Shea, the latter famously named after Shea Stadium where Jones had considerable success. Their marriage spanned over a decade, but in June 2012, reports confirmed that Jones and Sharon had separated.

Their divorce was finalized in November 2012, marking the end of his second marriage. Soon after, Jones began dating Taylor Higgins, a former Playboy model also known as Lexi Ray. Their relationship quickly blossomed into marriage, with the couple tying the knot on June 14, 2015.

Chipper and Taylor have since expanded his family further, welcoming two more sons. Their first child together, Cutler Ridge Jones, was born on January 11, 2017. They later celebrated the birth of their second son, Cooper, on August 9, 2018, with Cooper's name notably inspired by Jones's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown that year. The couple frequently shares glimpses of their family life on social media, showcasing a seemingly stable and happy union.