Nathan Eovaldi
A flame-throwing Texas pitcher whose career is a testament to surgical comebacks, evolving into a clutch postseason ace.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American baseball player·Birthday: February 13·Millennials
Biography
Nathan Eovaldi's right arm has always been a weapon, capable of firing fastballs over 100 mph, but his story is defined by the resilience required to keep it operational. Drafted by the Dodgers, he underwent Tommy John surgery early, a preview of a career navigating major arm procedures. He transformed from a pure power pitcher into a craftsman, developing a devastating splitter to complement his heat. His pivotal chapter came with the Boston Red Sox, where his heroic six-inning relief effort in the 2018 World Series, just days after a start, cemented his place in baseball lore. Later, with the Texas Rangers, he reached his peak as a staff leader, delivering essential innings in their 2023 championship run, proving that his greatest talent might be his relentless capacity to reinvent and compete.
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.
Nathan was born in 1990, 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 Nathan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Nathan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
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
2011Turned 21
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
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018, delivering a legendary relief performance in Game 3.
- Was named an MLB All-Star in 2021 while with the Boston Red Sox.
- Pitched a complete game in the 2023 AL Championship Series for the Texas Rangers, helping secure their pennant.
- Underwent Tommy John surgery twice in his career and returned to pitch at an elite level both times.
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th round of the 2008 draft.
Eovaldi is one of the few pitchers to have played for both the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.
He and his wife founded the NEV Foundation, which supports families affected by congenital heart defects, after their son was born with a heart condition.
“I've never been a guy that's going to back down from a challenge.”
