Marwin González
A Swiss Army knife on the diamond, his defensive versatility and clutch hitting made him a vital piece of a controversial World Series champion.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Venezuelan baseball player·Birthday: March 14·Millennials
Biography
Marwin González carved out a decade-long major league career not by mastering one position, but by mastering them all. Born in Venezuela, he was signed by the Chicago Cubs as a teenager before being selected by the Houston Astros in the 2011 Rule 5 draft, a move that defined his path. González became the epitome of the modern utility player, logging innings at every spot except catcher, providing managers with invaluable flexibility. His offensive peak coincided with Houston's rise, and his pivotal, game-tying home run in Game 2 of the 2017 World Series is etched into franchise lore, even as that championship remains shadowed by scandal. After Houston, he brought his adaptable skillset to Minnesota, Boston, and New York, respected for a professional approach that extended his value well beyond any stat sheet.
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.
Marwin was born in 1989, 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 Marwin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Marwin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
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
2007Could vote
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
2010Turned 21
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
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a World Series championship with the Houston Astros in 2017.
- Hit a crucial game-tying home run in the 9th inning of Game 2 of the 2017 World Series.
- Played at least one major league game at every defensive position except catcher.
- Recorded a career-high 90 RBIs during the Astros' 2017 championship season.
- Was a Rule 5 draft selection by the Astros, meaning he had to remain on the MLB roster all season.
Did You Know?
His full name is Marwin Javier González.
He and his wife have twins, a boy and a girl.
He was originally signed by the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent in 2005.
He played one season in Japan for the Orix Buffaloes after his MLB career.
“My glove is in every bag because you never know where the game needs you.”
