List of oldest MLB players

[Old Sweater]

Was reading Jamie Moyers bio, which for some strange reason, had a link to this list. Moyers bio at Wiki said he still attempt a comeback in 2012 when he will be 49 and turn 50 November 17th.

Pitchers

59 - Satchel Paige (1965)
50 - Jack Quinn (1933)
49 - Hoyt Wilhelm (1972)
48 - Phil Niekro (1987)[1]
47 - Jamie Moyer (Active, but has not pitched since June 2010)
47 - Nick Altrock (1924)
46 - Nolan Ryan (1993)
46 - Jesse Orosco (2003)
46 - Charlie Hough (1994)
46 - Tommy John (1989)
46 - Hod Lisenbee (1945)
46 - Randy Johnson (2009)
45 - Roger Clemens (2007)
45 - Gaylord Perry (1983)
45 - Fred Johnson (1939)
45 - Ted Lyons (1946)

Position players

57 - Minnie Miñoso (1980) *
54 - Jim O'Rourke (1904)
51 - Charley O'Leary (1934)
49 - Julio Franco (2007) *
49 - Hughie Jennings (1918)
49 - Arlie Latham (1909)
48 - Gabby Street (1931)
48 - Deacon McGuire (1912)
48 - Johnny Evers (1929)
46 - Jimmy Austin (1926)
46 - Sam Thompson (1906)
46 - Dan Brouthers (1904)
45 - Cap Anson (1897)
45 - Sam Rice (1934)
45 - Pete Rose (1986)

* Information on his date of birth is ambiguous.


Oldest pitchers to start a postseason game

Pitcher Team Year & Series Age
Jack Quinn Philadelphia Athletics 1929 World Series 46 years, 103 days
Jamie Moyer Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series 45 years, 342 days
Jamie Moyer Philadelphia Phillies 2008 NLCS 45 years, 329 days
Jamie Moyer Philadelphia Phillies 2008 NLDS 45 years, 321 days
Roger Clemens New York Yankees 2007 ALDS 45 years, 64 days
Jamie Moyer Philadelphia Phillies 2007 NLDS 44 years, 322 days
Phil Niekro Atlanta Braves 1982 NLCS 43 years, 191 days
David Wells San Diego Padres 2006 NLDS 43 years, 138 days
Roger Clemens Houston Astros 2005 World Series 43 years, 79 days
Roger Clemens Houston Astros 2005 NLCS 43 years, 72 days
Roger Clemens Houston Astros 2005 NLDS 43 years, 63 days
Randy Johnson New York Yankees 2006 ALDS 43 years, 26 days

[JoshRedcay]

Satchel Paige a year shy of 60 and playing in a professional sport. Even if it is baseball, that's still VERY impressive, especially as a pitcher.

[Old Sweater]

Satchel Paige a year shy of 60 and playing in a professional sport. Even if it is baseball, that's still VERY impressive, especially as a pitcher.

True, but somewhat tainted since Charles Finley signed Paige to a one game contract. He still only drew 9000 or so fans.

[Mudge]

I wonder how Moyer is doing on his rehab?

[Old Sweater]

I wonder how Moyer is doing on his rehab?

Good, that is how I found this list at Wiki. Still says he is going to give it a whirl in 2012. After Tommy John, his warmer may crack 84 but at 49, the rest of the body is suspect. Really riding the fence on this one?