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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill became the oldest active player in Major League Baseball when he made his season debut against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday,
Pitcher Rich Hill makes MLB history by starting for his 14th different team, the Kansas City Royals. The veteran is the oldest player in MLB.
Rich Hill is expected to join the Kansas City Royals on Monday, marking the 14th team of his career, tying the MLB record.
No one older has ever pitched for the Kansas City Royals. Rich Hill set the new record on Tuesday night when he took the mound for Kansas City against the Cubs. He broke a mark previously held by Gaylord Perry, according to MLB Network's Sarah Langs.
As injuries have piled up for Royals pitchers, general manager J.J. Picollo talked about why he took a chance on Dallas Keuchel.
The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors.
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Yardbarker on MSNVeteran Kansas City Royals Southpaw Pitcher Rich Hill Makes Franchise HistoryIt’s obvious that 45-year-old southpaw starting pitcher Rich Hill isn’t ready to call it a career. Hill, who has pitched in the majors for 20 years, agreed back on May 13th to a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.