Eddie Rosario
A Puerto Rican slugger whose clutch hitting powered the Atlanta Braves to a stunning 2021 World Series championship.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Puerto Rican baseball player·Birthday: September 28·Millennials
Biography
Eddie Rosario plays baseball with a contagious, joyful energy and a bat that can catch fire at the most crucial moments. After establishing himself as a reliable power threat with the Minnesota Twins, his career found its defining chapter in 2021. Acquired by the Atlanta Braves mid-season, he erupted in the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rosario batted an almost unbelievable .560, smashing three home runs and earning NLCS MVP honors, a performance that propelled the Braves to the World Series title. Known for his aggressive swing and fearless approach, he has also been a consistent run-producer, twice topping 20 homers in a season. Rosario's journey from Guayama, Puerto Rico, to World Series hero embodies the impact a player can have when he gets hot at the perfect time.
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.
Eddie was born in 1991, 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 Eddie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Eddie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
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
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
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
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named the 2021 National League Championship Series MVP after hitting .560 with 3 home runs for the Atlanta Braves.
- Won the 2021 World Series as a key contributor with the Atlanta Braves.
- Hit for the cycle on September 19, 2017, while playing for the Minnesota Twins.
- Recorded multiple seasons with over 20 home runs and 80 runs batted in.
Did You Know?
His nickname is 'The Horse.'
He was originally drafted as a second baseman but converted to the outfield professionally.
He played for Team Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
He hit a walk-off home run in his first MLB postseason start in 2017.
“I just see the ball and swing hard; when you're hot, you feel like you can hit anything.”
