Jorge Soler
A Cuban slugger whose thunderous bat powered two different franchises to World Series glory, becoming a modern postseason force.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Cuban baseball player·Birthday: February 25·Millennials
Biography
Jorge Soler's journey from defecting Cuba to becoming a World Series MVP is a story of raw power finding its moment. Signed by the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent, his potential was often shadowed by injuries, but his sheer strength was never in doubt. His career found its defining arc with the Atlanta Braves in 2021. Acquired mid-season, Soler transformed their lineup, unleashing a barrage of clutch home runs that culminated in a mammoth shot in the deciding game of the World Series, earning him MVP honors. This echoed his earlier key role in the Cubs' historic 2016 championship, making him one of the few players to deliver titles for multiple clubs with his bat. Now a veteran presence, his swing remains one of the most visually arresting and potent weapons in the game.
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.
Jorge 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 Jorge Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jorge'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
- Named World Series MVP in 2021 after hitting three home runs for the Atlanta Braves, including a pivotal 446-foot shot in the clinching game.
- Won a World Series championship with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, contributing key hits during their historic playoff run.
- Led the American League in home runs in 2019 while with the Kansas City Royals, blasting 48 homers.
- Hit the longest home run in Marlins Park history (496 feet) in 2022 after joining the Miami Marlins.
Did You Know?
He defected from Cuba in 2011 after a stint with the national team, establishing residency in Haiti before signing with the Cubs.
Soler's first major league hit was a home run, which he hit off Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw.
He stands 6'4" and was initially scouted as a pitcher in Cuba before focusing on his hitting.
In the 2021 World Series, he became the first player ever to hit a home run in his first plate appearance of a Series while leading off the game.
“I just try to hit the ball hard and help the team win.”
