David Cone Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

Former MLB pitcher David Cone was married to interior designer Lynn DiGioia from 1994 to 2011. He is currently with longtime partner Taja Abitbol.

Who Is Lynn DiGioia?

Lynn DiGioia, an interior designer, was David Cone's wife for 17 years. The couple married on November 12, 1994 — the same year Cone won the American League Cy Young Award. They had one son, Brian (born March 23, 2006). After their divorce in 2011, DiGioia retreated from public life, focusing on her design career and raising their son away from media attention. She maintains no public social media presence.

Marriage Timeline

Cone married Lynn DiGioia on November 12, 1994, during the strike-shortened season in which he won the Cy Young with Kansas City. Their marriage spanned the remainder of Cone's playing career, including his perfect game in 1999 and four World Series titles with the Yankees. The couple divorced in 2011. A year later, Cone began a relationship with Taja Abitbol, a Queens-raised real estate broker, investor, and former restaurateur (she owned the French-Moroccan restaurant Taja on the Upper East Side). Though Abitbol has described them as "longtime engagees" — "I wear a ring, we're engaged. We just never got married" — the couple never wed. They have a son, Sammy (born December 15, 2011). Page Six reported a split in 2022, but Abitbol flew to New York to care for Cone through a hip replacement, and the two remain closely connected as a family, splitting time between Florida and New York City.

Children

David Cone has two sons: Brian (born March 23, 2006) with ex-wife Lynn DiGioia, and Sammy (born December 15, 2011) with partner Taja Abitbol. Both children have been kept largely out of the public eye.

Career Highlights

David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri) pitched 17 MLB seasons (1986–2003) for the Royals, Mets, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Red Sox. A five-time All-Star, he won the 1994 AL Cy Young Award (16–5, 2.94 ERA in the strike-shortened season) and five World Series championships — 1992 with Toronto and 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 with the Yankees. On July 18, 1999, he threw the 16th perfect game in baseball history against the Montreal Expos. He led the majors in strikeouts from 1990 through 1992, struck out 19 batters in a single game in 1991 (then tied for second-most ever), and finished with a 194–126 record and 2,668 strikeouts. Since retiring, Cone has become one of baseball's most respected broadcasters as a color commentator for ESPN and the YES Network.

FAQ

Who was David Cone's wife?

Interior designer Lynn DiGioia, whom he married on November 12, 1994, and divorced in 2011.

Is David Cone married now?

No. He is in a long-term relationship with real estate investor Taja Abitbol; they are engaged but never married.

How many World Series did David Cone win?

Five — 1992 with Toronto and 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 with the Yankees.

Did David Cone throw a perfect game?

Yes — on July 18, 1999, against the Montreal Expos, the 16th perfect game in MLB history.