Joc Pederson
A power-hitting outfielder whose clutch postseason performances and vibrant personality made him a beloved figure on multiple World Series-winning teams.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American baseball player·Birthday: April 21·Millennials
Biography
Joc Pederson hit 36 home runs as a rookie for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015. Born in Palo Alto in 1992, he was drafted by the Dodgers and quickly showed a prodigious left-handed swing. He evolved from a strikeout-prone rookie to a disciplined slugger. In 2020, he helped end the Dodgers' long World Series drought. His career took a journeyman turn. In 2021, a mid-season trade to the Atlanta Braves provided a vital spark en route to another championship. Pederson's bleached hair and confident swagger mark a player whose impact peaks when the lights are brightest.
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.
Joc was born in 1992, 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 Joc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Joc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
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
2008Could drive
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
2010Could vote
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
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the World Series in back-to-back years with two different teams (2020 Dodgers, 2021 Braves).
- Hit a career-high 36 home runs and was selected as an All-Star for the San Francisco Giants in 2022.
- Hit three home runs in the 2020 National League Championship Series, earning co-MVP honors.
Did You Know?
He and his brother, Champ Pederson, who has Down syndrome, launched a clothing line called 'Champ Pederson.'
He famously wore a pearl necklace during games throughout the 2021 postseason with the Braves.
He was a two-sport star in high school, also playing hockey.
“I'm just trying to hit the ball hard and see what happens.”
