Adam Duvall
A late-round draft pick who transformed into a power-hitting All-Star, delivering clutch postseason heroics for the Atlanta Braves.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American baseball player·Birthday: September 4·Millennials
Biography
Adam Duvall's path to the majors was not a straight line. Drafted in the 11th round out of the University of Louisville, he had to prove himself at every level. His breakout came with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016, where his raw power earned him an All-Star selection. But his legacy was cemented in Atlanta. Acquired by the Braves in a seemingly minor trade, Duvall became a vital platoon piece and a postseason force. In the 2021 World Series run, his defensive plays and timely hitting were indispensable, culminating in a grand slam in the clinching game of the NLDS. His career is a testament to resilience, evolving from a power-only hitter into a respected veteran whose glove and bat have decided critical games for multiple franchises.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Adam was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Adam Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Adam's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected as a National League All-Star in 2016 with the Cincinnati Reds.
- Won a World Series championship with the Atlanta Braves in 2021.
- Hit a grand slam in Game 5 of the 2021 NLDS to help the Braves advance to the Championship Series.
- Won a Gold Glove Award for his outfield defense in 2021.
- Recorded 100+ RBI seasons with two different teams (Reds in 2016, Braves in 2021).
Did You Know?
He played third base exclusively in the minor leagues before transitioning to the outfield in the majors.
He hit two home runs in his first career postseason game in 2021.
He was originally drafted by the San Francisco Giants, the team he made his MLB debut against in 2014.
He and his wife, Kristin, run a foundation supporting pediatric cancer research.
“I show up to hit the ball hard and help my team win.”
