Pedro Báez
A bullpen stalwart whose deceptive delivery and resilience were key ingredients in the Dodgers' long-awaited championship recipe.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Dominican baseball player·Birthday: March 11·Millennials
Biography
Pedro Báez's story is one of quiet, sustained reliability in the high-pressure world of a major league bullpen. Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2007, his climb was methodical, transitioning from a third baseman to a pitcher with a distinctive, hesitation-filled delivery that baffled hitters. When he finally debuted with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014, he quickly became a fixture, appearing in over 50 games in five separate seasons. His value wasn't in overpowering velocity but in generating weak contact and stranding inherited runners, a skill that made him a trusted middle-inning bridge for nearly a decade in Chavez Ravine. While injuries sometimes slowed him, his consistency was a subtle constant for Dodgers teams that dominated the regular season. His career pinnacle came in 2020 when he earned a World Series ring, a tangible reward for years of steady, unglamorous work that helped forge a championship club.
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.
Pedro was born in 1988, 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 Pedro Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Pedro's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
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
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
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
2006Could vote
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
2009Turned 21
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
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Pitched in 356 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, ranking among the franchise's top ten in career relief appearances.
- Was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers team that won the 2020 World Series.
- Posted a sub-3.00 ERA in four of his first five full MLB seasons.
- Recorded a career-best 2.63 ERA over 66 innings pitched during the 2019 season.
Did You Know?
He was originally signed by the Dodgers as a third baseman before converting to pitching in the minor leagues.
His MLB debut in 2014 came after seven seasons in the minor leagues.
He famously had a very slow, deliberate pace on the mound, often ranking among the slowest-working pitchers in baseball.
“My delivery is my signature; it's about disrupting timing and finding the edge.”
