Rich Hill, 45, Not Planning to Pitch in 2026 Season

Rich Hill, 45, has announced he does not plan to pitch in the 2026 season, though he stopped short of officially retiring. The oldest pitcher in baseball last season, Hill appeared in two games for the Kansas City Royals in 2025, allowing five earned runs over nine innings. He is open to staying involved in baseball in a non-playing capacity. Hill's extensive 21-year career saw him play for 14 different MLB franchises, tying an all-time record.