Wil Myers
A versatile power hitter who swung from Florida to San Diego, his Rookie of the Year promise evolved into a steady, fan-favorite presence in the heart of lineups.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American baseball player·Birthday: December 10·Millennials
Biography
Wil Myers carried the look of a classic baseball star from the moment he entered the minors, a tall, lean athlete with a smooth right-handed swing. Traded from Kansas City to Tampa Bay in a blockbuster deal, he immediately justified the hype by capturing American League Rookie of the Year honors in 2013. His career, however, wasn't a straight ascent to superstardom. It found its true home in San Diego, where he became a cornerstone for the Padres, signing a long-term extension and shifting from the outfield to first base with adaptable ease. Myers was never the league's most consistent hitter, but at his best, he delivered thrilling stretches of power and speed, earning an All-Star nod in 2016. He played with a visible joy and became a beloved figure in San Diego for his effort and approachability, embodying the grind of a long major league 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.
Wil 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 Wil Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Wil'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
- Won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 2013 with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Selected as a National League All-Star in 2016 as a member of the San Diego Padres.
- Hit for the cycle on April 10, 2017, becoming the first Padres player to do so at Petco Park.
- Recorded a 30-home run, 20-stolen base season in 2017, showcasing rare power-speed combination.
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the third round of the 2009 MLB Draft.
He is an avid fisherman and often shares his fishing adventures on social media.
In 2015, he played all three outfield positions and first base for the Padres, demonstrating his defensive versatility.
He hit a grand slam in his first game back from the injured list in August 2019.
“I try to keep it simple at the plate—see the ball, hit the ball.”
