Yoervis Medina
A hard-throwing Venezuelan reliever who reached the majors with the Mariners, showcasing the pipeline of talent from his home country.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Venezuelan baseball player·Birthday: July 27·Millennials
Biography
Yoervis Medina's baseball story is a classic tale of the international prospect grind. Signed by the Seattle Mariners as a teenager out of Venezuela, he spent over six years climbing through the minor leagues, honing a powerful arm suited for the back of the bullpen. His persistence paid off in 2013 when he made his MLB debut, immediately becoming a reliable workhorse for the Mariners. Medina's signature was a sharp, biting slider that complemented a mid-90s fastball, a combination he used to rack up strikeouts in high-leverage situations. Over three seasons with Seattle and a brief stint with the Chicago Cubs, he appeared in 153 games, a testament to his durability and manager's trust. While his time in the majors was relatively short, his journey from a Venezuelan signing to a consistent big-league reliever underscores the vital role Latin American players have in filling crucial roles across professional baseball.
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.
Yoervis was born in 1988, 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 Yoervis Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Yoervis's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
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
1993Started school
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
2001Became a teenager
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
2004Could drive
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
2006Could vote
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
2009Turned 21
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
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Pitched in 153 Major League Baseball games over three seasons as a relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs.
- Recorded a 3.53 ERA and 157 strikeouts across 153.2 innings in his MLB career.
- Was signed as an international free agent by the Seattle Mariners at the age of 17.
Did You Know?
He was born in Barcelona, Venezuela.
He was originally signed by the Seattle Mariners as a shortstop before converting to a pitcher.
In his MLB debut on April 16, 2013, he pitched a scoreless inning against the Detroit Tigers.
“I worked years in the minors for that one chance in the show.”
