Andre Ethier
A clutch-hitting Dodgers outfielder whose late-game heroics and steady presence made him a fan favorite for over a decade in Los Angeles.
Born 1982 (age 44)·American baseball player·Birthday: April 10·Millennials
Biography
Andre Ethier arrived in Los Angeles via a trade from Oakland and quickly embedded himself into the fabric of the Dodgers. With a smooth left-handed swing, he wasn't just a reliable hitter; he became synonymous with dramatic, game-winning moments, earning the nickname 'Captain Clutch.' His career, spent entirely in Dodger blue from 2006 to 2017, mirrored a period of consistent contention for the team. While injuries later limited his role, Ethier's tenure was defined by two All-Star selections, a Silver Slugger award, and a reputation for delivering when the lights were brightest. He retired as a player who understood his city and whose consistent performance forged a lasting connection with its fans.
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.
Andre was born in 1982, 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 Andre Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Andre's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the National League Silver Slugger Award for outfielders in 2009.
- Was selected as an MLB All-Star in 2010 and 2011.
- Holds the Dodgers franchise record for the longest hitting streak in the Los Angeles era at 30 games.
- Led the National League in doubles with 42 during the 2010 season.
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted by the Oakland Athletics but was traded to the Dodgers for Milton Bradley and Antonio Perez before playing a major league game for them.
Ethier is an avid beekeeper and has maintained his own hives.
He won a Gold Glove Award in 2011 for his defensive play in right field.
His walk-up song at Dodger Stadium for many years was 'Your Love' by The Outfield.
“You look for a pitch you can handle and put a good swing on it.”
