Coco Gauff’s brother, Codey Gauff, has made a significant leap in his budding baseball career by committing to play for the Missouri Tigers at the University of Missouri during the 2026 season. This remarkable achievement has brought immense joy to the Gauff family, with their parents, Corey and Candi Gauff, expressing their pride in their 17-year-old son’s dedication and accomplishment.
While Coco Gauff, the current World No. 3 in tennis, continues to dominate the courts, her younger brothers have pursued different athletic paths. Codey, the middle sibling, has set his sights on a career in professional baseball, while their youngest brother, Cameron, dreams of playing in the NFL. The Gauff family has always encouraged each other’s dreams, and Coco, despite her rigorous tennis schedule, has remained a supportive figure for her brothers. As Codey made headlines in the baseball world, his family was there to cheer him on, and Coco, along with her mother, Candi, sent heartfelt messages of love and pride.
Codey recently proved himself worthy of being counted among the top baseball prospects, showcasing his skills at the Minority Baseball Prospects Futures All-American game. This prestigious event features the top 100 baseball prospects from the class of 2026, and Codey’s participation was a testament to his hard work and growing talent. After his stellar performance, Codey solidified his commitment to play baseball for the Missouri Tigers, one of the leading teams in NCAA Division 1 baseball.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Codey shared the exciting news of his commitment to the University of Missouri, expressing his gratitude to God and his family, coaches, and friends who supported him throughout his journey. His post reflected a young athlete grounded in faith and appreciation for those who have stood by him as he worked toward his goal. Codey’s Instagram caption read:
“I am super excited to announce that I will be committing to Mizzou University. First I want to thank God, without him none of this would be possible. I would also like to thank my family, coaches, and close friends that have pushed me along the way. I want to thank the Mizzou coaching staff for believing in me.”
The Gauff family didn’t hold back in celebrating Codey’s achievement. His father, Corey Gauff, who has been an integral part of all his children’s athletic development, expressed his joy and pride in Codey’s milestone. Corey acknowledged the hard work that his son had put in and reassured him of the family’s unwavering support as he continues on his path to pursuing his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. In a touching message, Corey wrote:
“That work 🔥🔥 another step in direction of your goals and dreams… I am proud and just know I’m riding with you always.”
Candi Gauff, Codey’s mother, also shared her excitement, congratulating her son on his success and expressing how proud she was of him. She posted on Instagram, “Congratulations, son!! Super proud of you.” Meanwhile, Coco, always the supportive sister, also shared her mother’s post on her Instagram story with a series of heart emojis, showing her love for her brother’s big moment.
Candi further shared her excitement with her own post, celebrating her son’s commitment to the University of Missouri and looking ahead to the 2026 baseball season. She proudly wrote, “Shout out to my son Codey!!! He has made a commitment to The University of Missouri… Mizzou baseball on deck… Fall 2026 loading. SEC baseball.”
This milestone marks a significant point in Codey’s journey to become a professional baseball player. The Gauffs have always encouraged their children to follow their passions and supported them every step of the way. Codey’s baseball career may have started later compared to Coco’s early commitment to tennis, but his dedication has been equally impressive.
Corey Gauff has played an instrumental role in guiding his children’s athletic careers. In a previous interview with USA Baseball, Corey shared insights into how both Coco and Codey had shown impressive determination and commitment to their respective sports from a young age. While Coco decided on tennis early on, Codey explored different sports, including football and basketball, before finding his passion for baseball. Corey noted the unique skill sets both of his children had developed, emphasizing how their hard work had been crucial to their success.
“Coco chose what she wanted to do very early on. Codey played football for a little bit and some basketball, kind of arriving at baseball a little bit later in life than Coco did with tennis, but they both worked really hard growing up. They both have unique skill sets in their respective sports. It’s been great to watch them grow,” Corey remarked.
While hard work has been essential to both Coco and Codey’s journeys, Corey also emphasized the importance of maintaining balance and having fun. He noted that while his children’s sports careers are significant, they will ultimately live longer without sports than they will with them. This perspective underscores the Gauff family’s focus on ensuring that their children not only succeed in their athletic endeavors but also enjoy the process and learn valuable life lessons along the way.
As Codey gears up for his college baseball career, the Gauff family remains his biggest supporters. With Coco continuing to make waves in the tennis world, and Codey now making his mark in baseball, the Gauff siblings are proving that excellence runs deep in their family, regardless of the sport they choose.