In the bustling world of professional sports, the Gauff family from Delray Beach, Florida, is proving to be a powerhouse of athletic talent. While tennis superstar Coco Gauff continues to dominate the WTA circuit, her younger brother, Codey Gauff, is carving out his own path as a rising star in baseball. On July 20, 2025, Coco, along with her parents, Corey and Candi Gauff, took to social media to shower love and pride on Codey, who was recently hailed as “the next wave of talent” in baseball by a prominent media outlet. This recognition marks a significant milestone for the 17-year-old, who has committed to play NCAA Division I baseball for the University of Missouri’s Tigers starting in the 2026 season.
Codey, a switch-hitting catcher with the Elite Squad Academy, has been turning heads with his performances on the diamond. His recent standout appearance at the Minority Baseball Prospects Futures All-American Game on September 29, 2024, showcased his skills, earning him accolades as one of the top prospects in the class of 2026. Coco, the 2023 US Open and 2025 French Open champion, reshared the media post on her Instagram story, beaming with pride for her brother’s achievements. “So proud of you Codey! Beyond happy for you!” she wrote, echoing her earlier sentiments when Codey announced his commitment to Mizzou in October 2024. Candi, a former track and field star at Florida State University, also shared the post, adding fire emojis to express her excitement, while Corey, Coco’s former coach and a former basketball player at Georgia State University, praised Codey’s dedication, saying, “That work 🔥🔥 another step in direction you goals and dreams … I am proud and just know I’m riding with you always.”
The Gauff family’s athletic legacy runs deep. Corey and Candi, married for over 24 years, have instilled a passion for sports in their three children: Coco, Codey, and their youngest, Cameron. While Coco chose tennis at a young age, Codey explored football and basketball before finding his calling in baseball. “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,” Corey shared in an interview. He highlighted the siblings’ unique skill sets, noting, “It’s been good to see them grow up and compete in the sports that they love while also keeping their academics first.” Codey’s commitment to Mizzou, home to baseball greats like Max Scherzer, is a testament to his hard work and potential to follow in his sister’s footsteps as a professional athlete.
Codey’s journey has been marked by significant milestones. In June 2025, he smashed a home run at a WWBA game, prompting Coco to share a clip on Instagram, captioning it, “Codey mf gauff 😤.” Candi echoed the sentiment, writing, “@codeygauff 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽,” while Corey celebrated his son’s progress. Earlier, in January 2025, Codey participated in the MLB and USA Baseball DREAM Series in Arizona, a development event for elite high school prospects. His performance, including a 1.84 pop-time that tied for the best among SEC catchers at the 2025 Perfect Game National Showcase, has solidified his reputation as a top backstop. Coco, ever the supportive sister, has often spoken about Codey’s influence on her career. “My brothers are the reason why I do it,” she told Good Morning America after her 2025 French Open win. “Codey always reminds me of the belief and kind of having that cockiness a little bit.”
The Gauff siblings share a tight-knit bond, filled with playful teasing and unwavering support. After Coco’s 2023 US Open triumph, she revealed calling Codey to celebrate, only to find he missed her FaceTime because he was “running around the house going crazy.” “I FaceTimed my brother, but he didn’t answer,” Coco laughed in a post-match interview, adding that he later called back. This dynamic keeps Coco grounded, as she noted, “When I do well, they’re still going to make fun of me. And when I do bad, they’re still going to make fun of me. Sometimes, when you’re competing, you feel like you’re putting your whole life into whatever match you’re playing, and that the odds are life or death, that’s what’s on the line. But obviously, it’s not.” Codey’s confidence and low-key persona inspire Coco, who said, “I think honestly you learn almost more from kids that you do from adults at times, because they are so, I guess, unbiased and carefree in the world.”
As Coco prepares for the North American hard-court season, including WTA 1000 events in Montreal and Cincinnati, Codey is gearing up for his own journey with Mizzou. The Gauff family’s support system, rooted in their athletic heritage and close-knit dynamic, continues to propel both siblings toward greatness. With Coco’s global stardom and Codey’s burgeoning baseball career, the Gauffs are emerging as a potential dynasty in American sports, each member cheering the others on with pride and love.
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