Everth Cabrera
A speedy Nicaraguan infielder who blazed a trail to an MLB All-Star game, becoming a stolen base king for the San Diego Padres.
Born 1986 (age 40)·Nicaraguan baseball player·Birthday: November 17·Millennials
Biography
Everth Cabrera's story is one of defying expectations. Hailing from Nandaime, Nicaragua, he signed with the Colorado Rockies as an international free agent, a path less traveled than the Dominican or Venezuelan pipelines. His breakthrough came not with the Rockies, but with the San Diego Padres, who selected him in the 2008 Rule 5 draft. Cabrera immediately brought a jolt of electricity to the Padres' lineup with his blistering speed. In 2012, he led the entire National League with 44 stolen bases, a feat that announced his arrival as a premier base-stealing threat. His performance earned him a spot on the NL All-Star team in 2013, a landmark moment for Nicaraguan baseball. While his later career was marked by challenges, his peak years in San Diego showcased a dynamic player who could single-handedly disrupt a game with his legs.
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.
Everth was born in 1986, 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 Everth Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Everth's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
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
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
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
2007Turned 21
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
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the National League in stolen bases with 44 during the 2012 season.
- Selected as a National League All-Star in 2013.
- Recorded 37 stolen bases in 2013, finishing second in the National League that year.
- Played 95 games as a rookie in 2009 after being a Rule 5 draft pick, immediately securing a starting role.
Did You Know?
He was the first Nicaraguan-born position player to be named an MLB All-Star.
His first career hit was an infield single off legendary pitcher Randy Johnson.
He played for the Tigres de Chinandega in the Nicaraguan Professional Baseball League during the offseason.
He was known by the nickname 'El Nino' during his playing days.
“I just wanted to show I could play at this level.”
