Oldest Player In Baseball Gets DFA'd

September 06, 2024 ,


By pitching in 3.2 innings for the Boston Red Sox, the oldest player in baseball, left-hander Rich Hill, got to say he reached his 20th MLB season. But that might be about all he gets out of his latest return, as the BoSox have now designated Hill for assignment. 

Hill, 44, who'd been a starter his whole career, pitched out of the bullpen for Boston in his short stint, surrendering two earned runs in the 3.2 innings, while striking out five against three walks. 

He sat out the first two-thirds of the season to be with his family, not wanting to face the rigors of a 162-game season anymore. He did make 32 appearances in 2023 (27 starts) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres, though it didn't go so well, with a 5.41 ERA. 

This year was his 4th time as a Red Sox hurler over his two-decade career, and his 8th free agent contract with them. 

Hill is now on waivers, though any team that picks him up would only be able to use him for the rest of the regular season. He is not eligible for the playoffs, as the Aug. 31st deadline for that has passed. 

In all, Hill has pitched for 13 different teams in the majors, and compiled a 90-71 mark with a 4.01 ERA in 1,409 innings pitched. If this is the end, it's been quite a ride for the southpaw. 

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