MLB’s Colt Keith Marries Kait Vickers, Parties with Tigers Teammates

Detroit Tigers star Colt Keith followed up an impressive rookie season by getting married to his longtime girlfriend, Kait Vickers.

The couple tied the knot on Saturday, November 23, less than two months after Keith wrapped up his first season in the Major Leagues. 

“Congratulations to the Keiths! 💙🧡, “ the Tigers posted via Instagram on Sunday, November 24. 

Vickers showed off a series of photos from the ceremony via Instagram, including one with Ben Malgeri, currently a center fielder with the Tigers’ Double-A affiliate Erie SeaWolves, where Keith formerly played.

“Baseball besties,” Vickers captioned the picture. 

Zach McKinstry, a utility player for the Tigers, and his fiancée, Karra — who got engaged in February — were in attendance at the ceremony 

“Incredible night celebrating our people with my best friend🤍,” captioned a series of photos from the big night via Instagram. “Congrats to the Keith’s 🎉.”

Vickers also posted a video of her and Keith walking into their reception as fireworks shone on either side of them. “The best night ever…that’s all 🥹🥹,” she captioned the post. 

Keith and Vickers have been dating since at least January 2020, when Vickers first posted a picture of the couple via Instagram. 

In July 2020, the couple celebrated Vickers’ birthday together. “Happy 20th beautiful! ❤️,” Keith captioned a photo of them celebrating via Instagram. 

Keith proposed in September 2022 on a trip to Arizona. “Kait Keith has a nice ring to it!!! 9/30/22🤍💍,” Vickers posted via Instagram alongside two pictures from the proposal. 

Vickers has been by Keith’s side throughout his recent professional baseball journey, which began in earnest when Colt signed a six-year, $28.6 million contract with the Tigers in January. 

“Detroit! I am so grateful for this unbelievable opportunity,” Colt posted via Instagram at the time. “The thought of representing the city while doing what I love gives me chills. Thank you to everyone who helped me along the way. I am truly blessed. Looking forward to a great season! GO TIGERS!”

The baseball star became the second Tigers rookie since 1988 to amass 130 or more hits, 30 or more extra-base hits and 60 more more RBIs in a season, joining former Tiger Nick Castellanos in 2014. 

On Tuesday, November 19, Keith was named the 2024 Tigers Rookie of the Year, as voted on by the Detroit Sports Media Association.

For the first time since 2014, the Tigers earned a postseason berth – with their Cinderella run to the playoffs ultimately coming to an end at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Division Series in five games.