Trea Turner
With electrifying speed that redefines the shortstop position, he's a constant threat to turn any contact into a double or a stolen base.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American baseball player·Birthday: June 30·Millennials
Biography
Trea Turner didn't just arrive in Major League Baseball; he exploded onto the scene with a tool so rare it reshaped expectations for his position: elite, game-changing speed. Initially drafted by the San Diego Padres, he was quickly traded to the Washington Nationals, where he became a cornerstone. Turner's combination of a sharp batting eye, consistent contact, and blinding baserunning made him a perennial leader in stolen bases and triples. His career reached its early zenith in 2019, as a vital sparkplug for the Nationals' first World Series championship team. After stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers and a massive signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, Turner solidified his reputation as a player whose mere presence on base sends pitchers and catchers into a state of high anxiety, blending old-school hustle with modern athleticism.
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.
Trea was born in 1993, 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 Trea Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Trea's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
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
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
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
2009Could drive
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
2011Could vote
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
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2019 World Series as the starting shortstop for the Washington Nationals.
- Led the National League in stolen bases in 2018 and again in 2021.
- Won the National League batting title in 2021 with a .328 average.
- Recorded a 30-30 season (30 home runs, 30 stolen bases) in 2023 with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Did You Know?
Turner played college baseball at North Carolina State University as a shortstop and pitcher.
He was originally drafted as a shortstop but played center field for the Nationals in the 2016 playoffs due to team needs.
His first name is pronounced 'Tray', derived from his grandmother's maiden name.
“I just try to be aggressive. If you're not aggressive, you're not going to make things happen.”
