Jurickson Profar
A supremely versatile Curaçaoan defender whose journey through nearly every position on the field mirrors his global baseball odyssey.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Curaçaoan baseball player·Birthday: February 20·Millennials
Biography
Jurickson Profar entered professional baseball not just as a player, but as a phenomenon. Signed by the Texas Rangers at 16, he was the consensus top prospect in the sport by 2013, a switch-hitting shortstop with dazzling tools. His early career was hampered by a major shoulder injury, but upon his return, he reinvented himself as baseball's ultimate utilityman. Profar has played every position except catcher and pitcher with athletic competence, providing managers with a rare blend of defensive flexibility and offensive switch-hitting capability. This adaptability has fueled a journeyman career, seeing him play for seven MLB teams, each valuing his clubhouse presence and positional chameleon act. From top prospect to respected veteran role player, Profar's path reflects the unpredictable nature of a baseball life, sustained by his willingness to adapt and contribute in any way his team needs.
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.
Jurickson 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 Jurickson Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jurickson'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
- Was named the number one overall prospect in all of Major League Baseball by MLB.com prior to the 2013 season.
- Played in a career-high 152 games for the San Diego Padres in 2023, posting a .242 average with 15 home runs.
- Has played every defensive position in MLB except for catcher and pitcher.
- Represented the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, including the 2023 tournament.
Did You Know?
He hit a home run in his first major league at-bat in 2012, becoming the third player ever to do so as a teenager.
His brother, Juremi Profar, is also a professional baseball player in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
Profar was a standout youth pitcher in Curaçao and was originally scouted primarily for his arm.
He speaks four languages: Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish, and English.
“I play the game with joy; it's why I started as a kid in Curaçao.”
