David Price (baseball)
A cerebral left-handed pitcher who transformed from a prized draft pick into a World Series champion and respected clubhouse leader.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American baseball player·Birthday: August 26·Millennials
Biography
David Price arrived in the majors with the weight of a first-overall draft pick on his shoulders, and he spent a career not just living up to it, but redefining what it meant. The tall left-hander from Tennessee combined a mid-90s fastball with a devastating changeup, but his impact went beyond pure stuff. He was a student of the game, known for his meticulous preparation and competitive fire. After winning a Cy Young Award with Tampa Bay, he navigated high-profile trades and massive contracts, facing intense scrutiny in baseball-crazed Boston. It was there he authored his defining chapter, shaking off previous postseason struggles to become a bullpen hero and winning pitcher in the clinching game of the 2018 World Series, a victory that cemented his legacy. Price's career arc—from ace to journeyman to champion—showcased an evolving maturity, making him a pivotal figure on every pitching staff he joined.
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.
David was born in 1985, 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 David Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
David's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
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
2003Could vote
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
2006Turned 21
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
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the American League Cy Young Award in 2012 as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Earned the win in the clinching Game 5 of the 2018 World Series for the Boston Red Sox.
- Was selected as an MLB All-Star five times over his career.
- Led the American League in earned run average (ERA) twice, in 2012 and 2015.
- Pitched over 2,000 innings in his career, amassing 1,512 strikeouts.
Did You Know?
He was a three-sport star in high school, also playing basketball and football.
Price is an avid fan of the TV show 'Friends' and has referenced it frequently.
He won the 2007 Golden Spikes Award as the best amateur baseball player in the United States.
He and his wife Tiffany have a son named Xavier, born in 2019.
“I want to be remembered as a good teammate. That's the biggest thing for me.”
