Trevor Crowe
A speedy outfielder whose hustle and defensive versatility carved out a six-year MLB career after starring at the University of Arizona.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American baseball player·Birthday: November 17·Millennials
Biography
Trevor Crowe's path to the majors was paved with athleticism and adaptability. Born in Portland, Oregon, he honed his skills at the University of Arizona, becoming a standout for the Wildcats and a first-round draft pick for the Cleveland Indians in 2005. Crowe's game was defined by his legs—he was a switch-hitter with notable speed, capable of covering vast ground in the outfield. His MLB debut in 2009 introduced a player who could ignite a lineup from the top of the order, though consistency at the plate proved elusive. After parts of four seasons with Cleveland, he moved to the Houston Astros, where he continued to serve as a valuable fourth outfielder and pinch-running option. His career, while not marked by All-Star appearances, exemplified the grind of a professional who maximized his tools to stay in the game, retiring after the 2013 season.
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.
Trevor was born in 1983, 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.
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The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Trevor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
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
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
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
2004Turned 21
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
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
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 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected 14th overall by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 2005 MLB draft.
- Played in 283 Major League games across six seasons with the Indians and Houston Astros.
- Recorded 25 stolen bases in his MLB career, showcasing his speed as a key asset.
- Was a standout college player at the University of Arizona, earning All-Pac-10 honors in 2005.
Did You Know?
He was a switch-hitter, batting from both the left and right sides of the plate.
Crowe was born on November 17, 1983, the same birth year as fellow MLB players Nick Markakis and Scott Moore.
In high school, he was also a talented football player, earning all-state honors as a wide receiver in Oregon.
“My speed was my ticket; I had to make it count on the bases and in the field.”
