Geraldo Perdomo
A slick-fielding shortstop whose infectious energy and clutch hitting propelled the Diamondbacks to a surprise World Series run.
Born 1999 (age 27)·Dominican baseball player·Birthday: October 22·Generation Z
Biography
Geraldo Perdomo's journey from San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic, to the heart of the Arizona Diamondbacks infield is a testament to patience and polish. Signed as an international free agent at 16, Perdomo was long viewed as a defensive specialist with a keen eye at the plate. His 2021 debut was quiet, but he spent the subsequent seasons refining his game, transforming from a light-hitting glove man into a reliable offensive catalyst. The 2023 season became his breakout canvas: his switch-hitting prowess and league-leading on-base percentage from the leadoff spot earned him an unexpected All-Star nod. More importantly, his steady presence and timely hits were instrumental in Arizona's thrilling underdog march to the National League pennant, cementing his role as a foundational piece for a resurgent franchise.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Geraldo was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Geraldo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Geraldo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
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
2012Became a teenager
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
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#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
2020Turned 21
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 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected to the MLB All-Star Game in 2023 as a testament to his breakout offensive season.
- Played a key role in helping the Arizona Diamondbacks win the 2023 National League pennant.
- Led the National League in on-base percentage for a significant portion of the 2023 season.
Did You Know?
He was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in 2016 for a modest $70,000 bonus.
Perdomo is a switch-hitter but throws right-handed.
His older brother, Frankelly, is also a professional baseball player in the Dominican minor leagues.
“You earn your at-bats by making every play at shortstop.”
