Charlie Culberson
A versatile journeyman whose clutch hitting and infectious clubhouse energy made him a beloved teammate across six major league teams.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American baseball player·Birthday: April 10·Millennials
Biography
Charlie Culberson’s baseball journey is a testament to persistence and adaptability. Drafted as a shortstop of the future by the San Francisco Giants, he carved out a decade-long major league career not as a star, but as a valuable Swiss Army knife. He played every infield position and even pitched in a pinch, becoming a master of the unheralded role. His moments in the spotlight were unforgettable, like his walk-off home run on the final day of the 2016 season to clinch the NL West for the Los Angeles Dodgers. More than his stats, Culberson was celebrated for his gritty play and relentless positivity, a player whose value was measured in more than just box scores.
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.
Charlie was born in 1989, 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 Charlie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Charlie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Hit a dramatic walk-off home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers to clinch the 2016 National League West division title.
- Played ten seasons in Major League Baseball for six different franchises, demonstrating remarkable longevity as a utility player.
- Was selected in the first round (51st overall) of the 2007 MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants.
- Appeared in the 2018 National League Division Series with the Atlanta Braves.
Did You Know?
He is the son-in-law of former MLB pitcher and coach Rick Honeycutt.
Culberson attended Calhoun High School in Georgia, the same school that produced MLB star Adam Wainwright.
He played for both the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, participating in one of baseball's most historic rivalries.
“I keep a glove for every position and a bat ready for any spot.”
