Rich Hill Becomes Oldest Active MLB Player, Ties Record with 14th Team in Season Debut

At 45 years and 133 days old, Rich Hill made his season debut for the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, officially becoming the oldest active player in Major League Baseball. The veteran left-hander also tied Edwin Jackson's record by suiting up for his 14th different MLB team, pitching five innings against his original club, the Chicago Cubs. Hill allowed three runs, with only one earned due to defensive errors, on six hits and one strikeout over 90 pitches, showcasing his enduring passion for the game.