Wilin Rosario
A powerful Dominican slugger whose thunderous bat made him a fan favorite in Colorado and a sought-after star across three continents.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Dominican baseball player·Birthday: February 23·Millennials
Biography
Wilin Rosario announced himself to Major League Baseball with a bang, a catcher whose raw power was immediately his calling card. For the Colorado Rockies, he was a constant threat at Coors Field, capable of turning any pitch into a spectacle. While his defensive work behind the plate was a point of development, his offensive production was undeniable, making him one of the most exciting young hitters in the National League for a spell. After his MLB chapter, Rosario embarked on a remarkable global tour, becoming a headline act in Asia. He dominated in South Korea's KBO, won a championship in Japan's NPB with the Hanshin Tigers, and continued to mash in Taiwan's CPBL, proving his bat played in any league and cementing his status as an international baseball mercenary of the highest order.
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.
Wilin was born in 1989, 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 Wilin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Wilin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
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
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Finished fourth in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2012 after hitting 28 home runs.
- Hit a career-high 28 home runs in a season twice (2012 and 2013) for the Colorado Rockies.
- Won a Nippon Professional Baseball championship with the Hanshin Tigers in 2023.
- Earned KBO League All-Star honors while playing for the Hanwha Eagles.
Did You Know?
He hit a home run in his first major league at-bat on September 6, 2011.
Rosario's given name, Wilin, is a portmanteau of his parents' names, William and Lidia.
In 2013, he became the first Rockies catcher to hit 20 home runs in a season since 2004.
“I try to hit the ball hard and help my team win games.”
