The oldest person ever to play MLB was Satchel Paige, who, at the age of 59, made a major league appearance twelve years after his Major League career had ended.

Mar 24, 2024 · If no one does, with the retirements of Nelson Cruz and Adam Wainwright, it’s Verlander who will stand as the oldest active MLB player. It is, to say the least, rather impressive that …

Jul 23, 2025 · Hill became the oldest player to start a major league game since May 27, 2012, when lefty Jamie Moyer tossed his final game with Colorado at age 49.

Jul 22, 2025 · The Kansas City Royals turned to 45-year-old Rich Hill to start Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, making the left-handed pitcher the oldest player to appear in MLB this season.

The 1,500 oldest living baseball players appears below in order from oldest to youngest. Baseball Almanac has always taken biographical baseball research seriously and this list of the oldest living …

Nov 21, 2025 · Satchel Paige played his final MLB game at 59 years and 80 days old, making him the oldest player in MLB history. He made his MLB debut in 1948 at age 42 with the Cleveland Indians …

Mar 18, 2025 · Albert Pujols, who turned 41 at the beginning of 2021, is currently the oldest active MLB player going into the new season. Pujols grew up playing baseball in his native Dominican Republic.

Jul 23, 2025 · Hill, the oldest active player in the league at age 45, thereby tied Edwin Jackson's major-league record by suiting up for his 14th different team. Coincidentally, the Cubs were his first team.

Dec 2, 2025 · Who is the oldest active MLB player in the 2025 season? Find an updated list of the oldest players in MLB.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Rich Hill just made baseball history as the oldest player to take the mound in the 2025 Major League Baseball season. At 45, Hill’s return came with a five-inning start against the …