Drew Storen
A dominant closer who anchored the bullpen for a Washington Nationals franchise finding its competitive footing.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American baseball player·Birthday: August 11·Millennials
Biography
Drew Storen emerged from Indiana as a first-round draft pick, a sign of the high expectations placed on his right arm. He rocketed to the majors with the Washington Nationals, quickly establishing himself as a reliable and often overpowering late-inning force. His tenure in Washington coincided with the team's rise from perennial struggler to playoff contender, and he recorded over 100 saves for the club, frequently operating under intense pressure. While his career included stints with several other teams, his identity is inextricably linked to those formative Nationals years, where his sharp slider and competitive fire defined a key chapter in the team's history. After his playing days, he transitioned into a role as a broadcaster and analyst, offering insights drawn from his own high-stakes experiences on the mound.
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.
Drew was born in 1987, 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 Drew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Drew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
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
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
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
2003Could drive
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
2005Could vote
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
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Recorded 99 saves for the Washington Nationals, ranking among the franchise's all-time leaders.
- Pitched a career-high 74 games in 2011, posting a 3.00 ERA and 8 saves for the Nationals.
- Was selected 10th overall by the Washington Nationals in the 2009 MLB Draft.
- Finished his MLB career with 429 strikeouts across 383.1 innings pitched.
Did You Know?
He was a standout baseball and basketball player at Brownsburg High School in Indiana.
His father, Mark, played football at Purdue University.
He attended Stanford University before being drafted.
He is an avid collector of sneakers and sports memorabilia.
“My job is to get three outs before they score.”
