pitching coach for the dallas wranglers and heir to one of the most influential sports families in texas, beau is the definition of controlled composure. dependable, emotionally guarded, and carrying the weight of responsibility like second nature, he's spent most of his life choosing loyalty over vulnerability. behind the polished image and southern charm is a man quietly struggling to separate who he is from what everyone expects him to be.
basics!
name: beau alexander du pont
age: 37
pronouns: he/him
gender: cis male
ethnicity: white
sexuality: heterosexual
hometown: dallas, texas
occupation: pitching coach for the dallas wranglers
social class: kook
zodiac: capricorn
vibe!
old money texas meets professional baseball. quiet control and generational pressure hidden behind an easy smile. the man people trust to keep things steady when everything else falls apart.
tailored polos and fitted slacks
bullpen clay stained on expensive shoes
family suites at outlaws games
private whiskey collections
late night batting cages
gold watches passed down through generations
stadium lights reflecting off mirrored aviators
calm voice during high pressure moments
black coffee in insulated tumblers
country club galas he secretly hates attending
personality!
beau was raised to represent the du pont name before he was ever allowed to just be himself. composed, disciplined, and dependable, he carries himself like someone constantly aware that people are watching. he doesn't believe in making scenes, he believes in handling things quietly and correctly the first time. he's the type to show love through actions instead of words. fixing problems before anyone notices them, staying after practice to help struggling players, and showing up without being asked. he remembers little things - coffee orders, important dates, offhand comments from months ago, but rarely talks about his own emotions unless pushed. control is how he survives uncertainty. when life gets messy, beau works harder, organizes more, and carries more weight. he struggles with vulnerability because he was raised believing reliability mattered more than honesty about pain. underneath the polished exterior is someone deeply afraid of failing the people who depend on him.
born into one of dallas' most influential families, beau grew up surrounded by expectations. the du pont family owns the dallas outlaws franchise, making their name impossible to separate from the city's sports culture. cameras, charity events, luxury boxes, interviews, beau learned young how to carry himself in public. despite the family football legacy, baseball became his thing. quieter, slower, and more personal. he spent most of his childhood on practice fields instead of at parties, dragging his younger siblings along whenever he could. baseball became the one place where he felt valued for what he could do instead of what his last name meant. as a player, beau was known for being reliable more than flashy. steady arm, and level headed under pressure. someone teammates trusted instinctively. his professional playing career ended earlier than expected after a shoulder injury that permanently changed his trajectory. losing the future he'd built toward left him untethered for years, though he'd never openly admit it. coaching gave him purpose again. now as pitching coach for the dallas wranglers, beau has built a reputation as one of the most respected minds in the organization. players trust him because he treats them like people before athletes. the city trusts him because he's a du pont. sometimes he isn't sure which matters more. family loyalty still defines most of his life. he feels responsible for protecting the du pont image, helping raise his younger siblings, and carrying expectations he never technically agreed to. dallas has always been home. complicated, loud, and impossible to leave behind.
habits and quirks!
keeps sunflower seeds in every truck console and jacket pocket
drinks coffee black no matter the time of day
answers texts with one or two words but will call immediately if it's important
rolls his sleeves up when stressed or focused
stays late after practice throwing pitches alone in silence
keeps old scouting notebooks stacked neatly in his office
emotionally processes while driving around dallas at night
remembers birthdays without needing reminders
adjusts his watch when irritated
watches game footage when he can't sleep
keeps a framed photo of him and his siblings hidden in his desk drawer
always smells faintly like clean soap, leather, and expensive cologne
physical!
athletic build and broad shoulders
piercing green eyes and a practiced, camera ready smile
usually wears light stubble
moves with calm confidence
posture of someone used to standing in dugouts for hours
hands rougher than people expect for someone from old money
typically seen in fitted button downs, quarter zips, boots, or wranglers gear
looks relaxed even when he's carrying the weight of the world
connections!
players he mentors and protects fiercely
assistant coaches and wranglers staff
sports reporters constantly tied to the du pont family name
an ex-fiancée who got tired of always coming second to baseball and family obligations
people who only want access to the du pont influence
old friends from his playing days
slowburn romances that force him to open up emotionally
