Scooter Gennett
A compact, powerful hitter who rocketed into baseball history with a stunning four-homer game for the Cincinnati Reds.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American baseball player·Birthday: May 1·Millennials
Biography
Scooter Gennett, a name born from childhood wobbly walking, defied the physical prototype of a power hitter. Standing just 5-foot-10, the left-handed batter packed a surprising punch, carving out a reputation as a gritty and clutch performer. Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers, he initially made his mark as a contact hitter before a waiver claim by the Cincinnati Reds unlocked a new dimension. On a summer night in 2017, Gennett authored one of baseball's rarest feats, launching four home runs in a single game against the St. Louis Cardinals—a performance that instantly etched his name alongside legends. His career was a rollercoaster of explosive peaks, like a three-homer playoff game, and challenging valleys marked by injuries. After stints with several clubs, Gennett's playing days concluded, leaving behind the enduring memory of one spectacular, record-tying outburst of power.
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.
Scooter 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 Scooter Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Scooter'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
- Became the 17th player in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game on June 6, 2017.
- Drove in 10 runs during his historic four-home-run game, tying an NL record.
- Hit three home runs in a 2018 National League Wild Card game for the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Recorded a .295 batting average with 23 home runs in his breakout 2017 season with Cincinnati.
Did You Know?
His real first name is Ryan; 'Scooter' is a lifelong nickname given by his father because he 'scooted' around as a baby.
He was a high school teammate of MLB All-Star third baseman Mike Moustakas.
Gennett is an accomplished guitarist and has performed the national anthem on guitar before MLB games.
“I hit four home runs in a game, and I still don't know how it happened.”
