Spencer Strider’s rise to fame has been meteoric. Fans know the Atlanta Braves ace for his blazing fastball and MLB strikeout records, but behind all that, there’s a voice he listens to. No, it’s not his skipper. It’s his wife, Maggie Strider. He even once admitted, “When she says something about baseball, I listen.”

Their love story is no less than a Hollywood script, except it’s a real one. They were high school sweethearts who first met in the hallways of their Christian academy in Knoxville, and while many high school romances fade, theirs flourished. They stuck together and navigated the pressures of young adulthood and Spencer’s demanding baseball career.

Let’s dive deep and know more about Maggie.

Who is Maggie Strider? Is she also an American? Everything you need to know

Maggie Strider, formerly Maggie Whitener, is from Knoxville, Tennessee, where she and Spencer still spend their MLB off-seasons. She was born in Cartersville, Georgia, and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she attended the Christian Academy of Knoxville and later the University of Tennessee. Maggie is an American.

What does she do for a living? Know about her education and profession 

Maggie studied Mass Communication and Media Studies at the University of Tennessee, developing public speaking skills. It enabled her to translate classroom concepts into practical strategies for community engagement.

After graduating, she became the Director of Communications at NewLife Gathering Church in Knoxville, where she manages social media, messaging, and media preparation. This role allows her to combine her academic background with hands-on experience, creating outreach stories, announcements, and internal updates. Over time, she has enhanced her strategic skills and improved her ability to convey faith-based narratives.

Before joining NewLife, Maggie worked as a communications consultant for sports and community groups in and around Atlanta. She helps her spouse with his work based on her own experiences. “Don’t listen to everybody that tells you something,” she says.

How long has Maggie been with Spencer Strider? Know their relationship timeline

Spencer Strider and Maggie met as classmates at the Christian Academy of Knoxville in their junior year. A casual double date blossomed into a high school relationship that lasted beyond graduation. Despite Spencer attending Clemson University and Maggie going to the University of Tennessee, they maintained a close bond.

On February 20, 2022, during Opening Weekend at Clemson, Spencer proposed to Maggie at Pendleton Town Square. And then they tied the knot on November 12, 2022. It was an intimate yet beautiful wedding at Cherokee Country Club.

As of May 2025, they have been married for over two years, and fans have seen Maggie evolve from Spencer’s high school cheerleader to a dedicated partner. She is knowledgeable and provides Spencer a clear, outside perspective that helps him focus on what truly matters.