Julio Borbón
A speedy outfielder whose hustle defined his MLB tenure, later transitioning seamlessly into a coaching role with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American baseball player·Birthday: February 20·Millennials
Biography
Julio Borbón's game was built on pure, unadulterated speed. A key member of the University of Tennessee's 2005 College World Series team, he was drafted by the Texas Rangers and made his mark as a sparkplug center fielder. His peak came quickly; in 2010, he was the Rangers' primary leadoff hitter, stealing 15 bases and helping the team reach its first World Series. Injuries and defensive inconsistencies, however, shortened his time as an everyday player. After bouncing between the majors and minors with a few clubs, Borbón retired and almost immediately found his second act in baseball. He moved into coaching, bringing his experience and energy to the Milwaukee Brewers' staff, where he became the first base coach, guiding a new generation of players.
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.
Julio was born in 1986, 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 Julio Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Julio's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
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
2007Turned 21
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
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a key role as the starting center fielder for the Texas Rangers during their 2010 American League Championship season.
- Recorded a .276 batting average and 15 stolen bases in 137 games during his most productive MLB season in 2010.
- Won a College World Series title with the University of Tennessee in 2005 as a standout freshman.
- Successfully transitioned to a coaching career, being named the first base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023.
Did You Know?
He was born in Starkville, Mississippi, but grew up and played high school baseball in Tennessee.
In college, he was teammates with fellow future major leaguers J.P. Arencibia and Luke Hochevar.
He is one of a select group of players to have played for both the Texas Rangers and the Chicago Cubs.
His father, Julio Borbón Sr., was a talented baseball player in the Dominican Republic.
“If I get on base, I'm turning it into a run.”
