Joey Gallo
A baseball slugger whose immense power at the plate is matched by his frequent, crowd-pleasing home runs and strikeouts.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American baseball player·Birthday: November 19·Millennials
Biography
Joey Gallo's baseball identity was forged from a single, thunderous tool: raw power. Emerging from the Texas Rangers farm system, the Las Vegas native quickly became one of the sport's most polarizing figures. His at-bats were must-see events, often ending in a colossal home run that would disappear into the upper deck or a swing-and-miss that echoed through the stadium. This 'three true outcomes' style—homers, walks, or strikeouts—defined a modern offensive approach and made him a constant topic of debate among analysts and fans. While his journey has taken him through the bright lights of New York, Los Angeles, and beyond, Gallo remains a testament to the game's evolving acceptance of specialized, game-changing strength, even with its inherent volatility.
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.
Joey was born in 1993, 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 Joey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Joey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
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
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Hit 40 or more home runs in a season twice, in 2017 and 2021.
- Won a Gold Glove Award in 2020 for his defensive work in right field.
- Selected to the MLB All-Star team in 2019 and 2021.
- Led the American League in walks during the 2021 season.
Did You Know?
He was drafted 39th overall in 2012, a compensation pick the Rangers received for losing C.J. Wilson in free agency.
In high school, he was also a standout pitcher, reportedly throwing a 96-mph fastball.
His father, Tony Gallo, played minor league baseball in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
“I'm not trying to hit singles; I'm here to change the score.”
