Dwaine Edgar [Swamp People] wiki, bio, age, net worth, wife, kids.

Dwaine Edgar was passionate baseball player. He dreamed of becoming a star pitcher for the New York Yankees, and he worked hard to make it happen. He was drafted by the Yankees in 1994 where he played for their minor league team, the Oneonta Yankees. He had a promising future until a shoulder injury ended his career.

But Dwaine Edgar was not one to give up. He returned to his roots in Louisiana, where his family had been fishing and hunting alligators for generations. He joined his father, Daniel Edgar, and his brother, Joey Edgar, in their seafood business and their adventures on the swamp.

Dwaine Edgar is a man of many talents and passions. He is a father of four children, a loyal son and brother, and a proud Creole. He is also a star of Swamp People, the popular reality show that follows the lives of the gator hunters in Louisiana. In this article, we will explore the fascinating story of Dwaine Edgar, from his baseball days to his swamp days, and everything in between.

Who is Dwaine Edgar?

Dwaine Edgar is a former baseball player and a current alligator hunter from Louisiana. He was born on October 25, 1972, to Daniel Edgar and Juanita Edgar, who were both involved in the fishing and hunting business. Dwaine has a brother, Joey, and a sister, Danielle, who also learned the skills of alligator hunting from their father. Dwaine’s family has a rich and diverse background of Creole and Cajun cultures, which are both influenced by French, African, Native American, and Spanish heritage. His mother was a Creole, while his father was a Cajun, and Dwaine and Joey followed their mother’s lineage, while Danielle took after their father’s. Dwaine pursued his passion for baseball and attended Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he played as a relief pitcher. He later joined the Swamp People, a reality TV show that features the lives of alligator hunters in Louisiana.

Baseball Career

Dwaine Edgar had a dream of playing in the major leagues, but it was shattered by injuries. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 15th round of the 1994 MLB June Amateur Draft, and joined the Oneonta Yankees in the New York-Penn League (A-). However, he only played for one season, and had a dismal record of 0 wins and 2 losses and a 10.54 ERA in 14 games. He never made it to higher levels of professional baseball. A torn ligament in his elbow ended his pitching career for good. He gave up his dream and pursued a different path. He became a high school baseball coach. He also assisted his father in the family business of alligator hunting and fishing.

Television career

Dwaine Edgar made his television debut on Swamp People, a show that showcases the culture and tradition of the Cajun people who hunt alligators for a living. He joined the show in 2017 as a part of the Edgar family. He appeared on season 8 and season 9 of the show, along with his father and brother, where he showed his expertise and passion for hunting alligators. He has also shared some of his personal stories and challenges on the show.

Dwaine Edgar is known for his calm and patient personality, as well as his skill and experience in hunting alligators. He often uses his father’s boat to navigate the swamp.

Seafood business

Dwaine Edgar is also involved in the seafood business that his father Daniel runs with his family in Louisiana. The business is called St. Mary Seafood LLC and it specializes in selling fresh and frozen seafood products such as shrimp, crab, crawfish, oysters, fish, and alligator meat.

The business was established by Daniel Edgar in 1986 and it has grown to become one of the largest seafood suppliers in the region. The business operates from several locations, including Franklin, Morgan City, Houma, New Iberia, and Lafayette.

Dwaine Edgar helps his father with managing business operations and ensuring the quality and safety of the products. He also helps with harvesting and processing seafood products from their own boats and ponds.

Net worth

Dwaine Edgar’s net worth is estimated to be around $800,000 as of 2024. He has accumulated his wealth from his television, family business, and baseball career.

Personal life

Wife & Kids:

Dwaine Edgar is a man of many passions. He loved baseball, hunting, and women. He had a talent for throwing fastballs and catching gators, but he had a hard time keeping his marriages together.

His first wife was Crystal L Edgar, whom he married in 1993. They had a son named Dorien, who inherited his father’s skills and spirit. But their relationship soon fizzled out, and they divorced in 2001.

He married his second wife Lenor Menchaca in 2006 in Galveston, TX. They had a son named Alexx. There are various reports suggesting this marriage also ended in a divorce which we can’t verify. Also, we could not verify his third marriage reportedly to Adrienne Marie, whom he is said to have married after he returned to his roots and joined his father’s alligator-hunting business. 

From his relationship, Dwaine has given birth to four children two boys and two girls. Dorian is the eldest, Alexx is the second child, Gabriel is the third and Jolie Edgar is the youngest.

Physical Traits:

Dwaine Edgar has the following physical traits:

• He stands tall at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm).
• He weighed 86 kilograms (190 lbs) which fluctuated over the years.
• He has brown eyes and black hair.
• He has a receding hairline that makes his forehead look large.
• He usually wears casual clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, and caps. Sometimes he wears camouflage clothes when he goes hunting.

Wiki/Bio Facts:

Birth Name:	Dwaine Edgar
Birth Date:	October 25, 1972
Age:	51 years old
Birth Place:	Louisiana, United States
Father’s Name:	Daniel Edgar
Mother’s Name:	Crystal L Edgar
Siblings:	Joey Edgar, Danielle Edgar
Zodiac:	Scorpio
Nationality:	American
Religion:	Christianity
Ethnicity:	Mixed (Francophone and others)
Gender:	Male
Sexuality:	Straight
Relationship Status:	Commited
Marital Status:	Married
Wife:	Crystal L Edgar (m.1993-2001), Lenor Menchaca (m.2006)
Children:	Gabriel Eddar, Alexx Edgar, Jolie Edgar, Dorien Edgar
Education:	Southern University and A&M College
Profession:	Reality Television Personality, Alligator Hunter, Commercial Fisherman
Net Worth:	USD $800,000
Hair:	Black
Eye:	Brown
Height:	6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Weight:	86 kg (190 lbs)