Jeurys Familia
A Dominican fireballer who anchored the back end of the Mets' bullpen during their thrilling run to the 2015 World Series.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Dominican baseball player·Birthday: October 10·Millennials
Biography
Jeurys Familia's right arm delivered pure, unadulterated heat, a weapon that defined the late innings for the New York Mets at their most electric. Signed as an international free agent, he began as a starter before finding his true calling in relief, where his triple-digit sinker became a nightmare for hitters. In 2015, he was the linchpin of a bullpen that propelled an underdog Mets team through the playoffs, his regular-season dominance translating into crucial postseason saves. While his career later navigated the volatility inherent to relievers, with stints across several teams, his peak in Queens was undeniable. Familia embodied the power-pitching identity of those Mets teams, a closer who operated with a quiet intensity, letting his devastating sinker do all the talking.
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.
Jeurys was born in 1989, 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 Jeurys Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jeurys's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
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
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the National League with 51 saves during the 2016 season, setting a New York Mets franchise record.
- Was selected as an MLB All-Star in 2016, representing the New York Mets.
- Recorded three saves in the 2015 postseason, helping the Mets win the National League pennant.
- Finished his MLB career with over 125 saves and more than 500 strikeouts as a reliever.
Did You Know?
He was signed by the Mets as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2007 for a $100,000 bonus.
He made his MLB debut as a starting pitcher in 2012 before permanently moving to the bullpen.
His signature pitch was a heavy, high-velocity sinker that routinely touched 98-100 mph.
He recorded a save in his first major league appearance as a reliever in 2014.
“When I get the ball in the ninth, my mind is clear: attack the hitter with my best pitch.”
