Ender Inciarte
A defensive wizard in center field whose spectacular catches and powerful arm made him a cornerstone of the Atlanta Braves' outfield.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Venezuelan baseball player·Birthday: October 29·Millennials
Biography
Ender Inciarte's journey from Maracay, Venezuela, to the major leagues was a testament to his defensive genius and relentless work ethic. Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks, he made his mark not with overwhelming power but with sublime defensive skills that quickly became his signature. His trade to the Atlanta Braves in 2015 unlocked his full potential, where he became a fan favorite and a defensive anchor. For three consecutive seasons, he patrolled the outfield with a rare combination of grace, instinct, and a cannon for an arm, earning a Gold Glove each year. While his offensive production was variable, his value was never in doubt when he raced into the gap to steal a hit, embodying the old-school virtue of winning with glove and grit.
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.
Ender was born in 1990, 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 Ender Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Ender's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
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
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
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
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
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
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the National League Gold Glove Award for outfielders three consecutive times from 2016 to 2018.
- Selected as a National League All-Star in 2017.
- Won the Fielding Bible Award as the top defensive center fielder in MLB in 2015.
- Recorded 201 hits in the 2017 season, demonstrating his ability as a consistent contact hitter.
Did You Know?
He led the National League in stolen bases in 2017 with 22, though he is primarily known for his defense.
He was part of the trade that sent Shelby Miller from Atlanta to Arizona, a deal often cited as one of the most lopsided in recent baseball history.
He is an avid fan of the English football club Chelsea FC.
“The outfield grass is my office, and I keep it very clean.”
