Corey Dickerson
A powerful left-handed hitter whose swing was built for the thin air of Colorado, he became a fan favorite and an All-Star known for his clutch extra-base hits.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American baseball player·Birthday: May 22·Millennials
Biography
Corey Dickerson emerged from the small town of McComb, Mississippi, with a swing that seemed destined for the big leagues. Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2010, he quickly made a name for himself as a pure hitter who could pepper the gaps and launch balls into the stands, earning an All-Star selection in 2017 with the Tampa Bay Rays. His career became a testament to the journeyman's life in modern baseball, as he brought his consistent bat and steady outfield presence to eight different teams over a decade. While never a headline superstar, Dickerson's value lay in his professional at-bats and his ability to step into any lineup and produce, ultimately transitioning into a coaching role to pass on his hitting wisdom.
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.
Corey 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 Corey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Corey'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
- Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2017 while with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Won a National League Gold Glove Award for left field in 2018 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Led the National League with 48 doubles in the 2016 season.
- Finished his playing career with a lifetime batting average of .282 over 11 seasons.
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 29th round of the 2007 draft but did not sign.
In high school, he was a multi-sport athlete who also played quarterback for the football team.
He hit a home run in his first career MLB postseason at-bat in the 2014 NL Wild Card Game.
“I just see the ball and try to hit it hard somewhere.”
