Eugenio Suárez
A powerful Venezuelan slugger whose explosive bat produced one of the most prolific home run seasons ever by a player from his country.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Venezuelan baseball player·Birthday: July 18·Millennials
Biography
Eugenio Suárez's story in Major League Baseball is one of adaptation and raw power. Signed by the Detroit Tigers out of Venezuela, he initially bounced between shortstop and third base, searching for a defensive home. A trade to the Cincinnati Reds unlocked his potential, where he settled at third and evolved into a middle-of-the-order force. His swing, compact and violent, was built for the Great American Ball Park. The apex came in 2019 when he launched 49 home runs, tying the single-season record for a Venezuelan-born player and announcing himself as one of the game's premier power threats. A two-time All-Star, Suárez's journey later took him to Seattle and Arizona, where his veteran presence and consistent pop remained valuable. He carved out a reputation as a durable, good-humored clubhouse leader who could change a game with one swing.
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.
Eugenio 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 Eugenio Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Eugenio'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
- Hit 49 home runs in the 2019 season, tying the record for the most by a Venezuelan-born player in a single MLB campaign.
- Elected to the MLB All-Star Game twice, in 2018 and 2021.
- Hit over 30 home runs in four separate seasons, establishing himself as a consistent premier power hitter.
Did You Know?
He was originally signed by the Detroit Tigers as an international free agent in 2008 for a $350,000 bonus.
His nickname is 'Geno.'
In 2019, he played the entire season with a shoulder injury that required surgery immediately after the year ended.
“I just try to hit the ball hard and play the game right.”
