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"Can't wait to be home" – Zack Wheeler's wife Dominique opens up about her fear of flying

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Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has served as a staple of the team's rotation, leading him to receive the three-year, $126 million deal he inked on a contract extension over the weekend. And around the time the Phillies are set to ramp up their competitive season, Wheeler’s family life has also been a focus, with his wife, Dominique, widely sharing her fears about flying in their Instagram blow-up.
Dominique Wheeler opens up about her fear of flying Dominique Wheeler, a mother of three and social media influencer, has been vocal about her aviophobia , the fear of flying, which is especially difficult when your husband has a career that has him up in the air pretty frequently. Yet she is an unwavering advocate of Zack, reassuring post after post with snapshots of their family on Instagram as she tends to their kids, including their baby daughter, Winter, who was born early in 2024.

Dominique Wheeler’s willingness to open up about her vulnerability also struck a chord with her followers, as it sheds light on the cost and difficulties faced by the families of professional athletes like MLB players.

Zack Wheeler's pivotal role in the Phillies' successZack Wheeler has brought to the Phillies what transcends the usual considerations of winning or losing. As he has been with the team since 2020, he has proved reliable there, as he has had two strong seasons for the team, capturing an NL strikeout title and winning a Gold Glove. He has been a big seller on the mound for the club's recent postseason runs and World Series appearances. They're also intense reminders of Wheeler's dedication to his family and team, and his ability to juggle life as a pro athlete with that of husband and father.

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His contract extension that recently kicked in, which is a three-year, $126 million contract, reflects all the faith the Phillies have in him to be their ace for the long haul. Wheeler not only provides stability on the mound, but he also knows the ups and downs of MLB and can teach the younger pitchers in the clubhouse, making him the keystone between the success of the current team and the future.

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