Wade Miley
A crafty left-handed pitcher who carved out a 13-year MLB career with guile and consistency, famously throwing a no-hitter for the Cincinnati Reds.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American baseball player·Birthday: November 13·Millennials
Biography
Wade Miley's path in baseball was defined by adaptability and a veteran's savvy. Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks, he quickly proved himself as a reliable starter, earning an All-Star selection in his first full season. Rather than relying on overpowering velocity, Miley mastered the art of pitching, using a varied arsenal and sharp control to keep hitters off balance. This approach allowed him to become a valuable journeyman, providing stability to the rotations of eight different teams, including the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. His career pinnacle came in 2021 with the Cincinnati Reds, where he pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians, a crowning achievement for a pitcher built on intelligence and precision.
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.
Wade 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 Wade Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Wade'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
- Pitched a no-hitter for the Cincinnati Reds against the Cleveland Indians on May 7, 2021.
- Selected as a National League All-Star in 2012 while with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2012.
- Started Game 3 of the 2018 NLCS for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Did You Know?
He is one of only a handful of pitchers to throw a no-hitter while allowing six walks.
He played college baseball at Southeastern Louisiana University.
He and his wife have a son named Jett.
He was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named later.
“I work fast, change speeds, and let my defense do the job.”
