Todd Frazier
A charismatic New Jersey slugger who became a two-time All-Star, famous for his clutch home runs and his victory in the 2015 Home Run Derby.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American baseball player·Birthday: February 12·Millennials
Biography
Todd Frazier brought a blue-collar swagger and prodigious power to the big leagues, embodying the spirit of his Toms River, New Jersey roots. Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, he quickly became a fan favorite, earning the nickname 'The Toddfather' for his clutch hitting and infectious energy. His peak years in Cincinnati yielded back-to-back All-Star selections, capped by a dramatic victory in the 2015 Home Run Derby in front of a roaring hometown crowd in Cincinnati. Frazier was a reliable source of power and solid defense at the hot corner, later contributing to playoff teams like the New York Yankees and New York Mets. His career was a testament to hard work and showmanship, leaving a legacy of memorable moments and a reputation as one of the game's good guys.
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.
Todd was born in 1986, 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 Todd Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Todd's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
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
2007Turned 21
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
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2014 and 2015 while with the Cincinnati Reds.
- Won the 2015 MLB Home Run Derby in Cincinnati, a dramatic victory in his home ballpark.
- Hit 35 home runs for the Chicago White Sox in 2016, a career-high mark.
- Played a key role for the 2017 New York Yankees, helping them reach the American League Championship Series.
Did You Know?
He led the Toms River, New Jersey Little League team to the 1998 Little League World Series title as a 12-year-old shortstop.
His walk-up song for several seasons was 'The Toddfather,' a custom parody of 'The Godfather' theme.
Frazier and his brothers built a baseball field in their backyard growing up, which they named 'The Sandlot.'
He was drafted as a shortstop but transitioned to third base professionally.
“I'm just a kid from Toms River who got to live out his dream.”
