Luke Voit
A burly, mustachioed slugger who became an overnight fan favorite in New York with a thunderous, record-setting home run streak.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American baseball player·Birthday: February 13·Millennials
Biography
Luke Voit's path wasn't that of a can't-miss prospect; it was a story of seizing a single, unexpected opportunity. Drafted in the 22nd round by the St. Louis Cardinals, he honed his power-hitting craft in the minors before a 2018 trade to the New York Yankees changed everything. Thrust into the lineup of a historic franchise, Voit responded with a ferocious display of strength, leading the American League in home runs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. His persona—a blend of Midwestern work ethic and unbridled, fist-pumping passion—made him a perfect fit for the Bronx. Though injuries later disrupted his momentum, leading to journeys across several MLB teams and eventually to Japan, his legacy remains that of a player who maximized his moment in the brightest lights.
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.
Luke was born in 1991, 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 Luke Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Luke's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
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
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
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
2007Could drive
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
2009Could vote
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
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led Major League Baseball in home runs (22) during the abbreviated 2020 season.
- Hit a home run in six consecutive games for the New York Yankees in 2020, tying a franchise record.
- Recorded a 10.6% barrel rate in 2020, placing him in the top tier of MLB power hitters that season.
Did You Know?
He played college baseball at Missouri State University.
Voit is known for his prominent handlebar mustache, which became a signature look.
He was a three-sport athlete in high school, also playing football and basketball.
His trade from St. Louis to the Yankees was part of a deal for pitchers Giovanny Gallegos and Chasen Shreve.
“I'm just a big kid playing a game. I love having fun, and I love winning.”
