Rickie Weeks Jr.
A dynamic second baseman whose explosive bat and elite speed defined an era of Milwaukee Brewers baseball and made him a franchise cornerstone.
Born 1982 (age 44)·American baseball player and coach·Birthday: September 13·Millennials
Biography
Rickie Weeks Jr. arrived in Milwaukee with the weight of expectation as the second overall pick in the 2003 draft. He quickly dispelled any doubts, unleashing a combination of lightning-quick hands at the plate and disruptive speed on the bases. Alongside Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder, he formed the core of a Brewers lineup that ended the franchise's long playoff drought. His 2011 All-Star season was a peak, showcasing his ability to change a game with one swing or a daring steal. While injuries occasionally interrupted his flow, Weeks's intensity and work ethic never wavered. After a playing career that took him to several clubs, he returned to the Brewers organization, transitioning seamlessly into a coaching role where his experience and fiery competitiveness now guide the next generation.
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.
Rickie was born in 1982, 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 Rickie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Rickie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
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
2012Turned 30
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
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2011 during a career-best offensive season.
- Helped lead the Milwaukee Brewers to the National League Championship Series in 2011.
- Was drafted 2nd overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2003 MLB Draft, the highest pick in franchise history at the time.
Did You Know?
He won the Golden Spikes Award in 2003 as the best amateur baseball player in the United States while at Southern University.
His brother, Jemile Weeks, also played in Major League Baseball.
He served as the associate manager for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024 and 2025.
“My job was to get on base and let the big boys eat.”
