- Justin Verlander is the oldest active MLB player in the 2024 season.
- Verlander is 41 years old and plays for the Houston Astros.
Major League Baseball continues to get younger, with players climbing up the professional ranks much quicker to make an immediate impact. But every ballclub still needs veteran leadership throughout a 162-game season.
The oldest player in MLB history is Satchel Paige, who played his final MLB game for the Kansas City Athletics on Sept. 25, 1965, at 59. His ability to stay in the game until he was almost 60 was obviously out of the ordinary, but there are still a few players proving that age is just a number when it comes to a career in baseball.
*Note: all ages are as of 2024 Opening Day.
Ranking Oldest MLB Players in 2024
| PLAYER | TEAM | AGE |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | Houston Astros | 41 |
| Jesse Chavez | Atlanta Braves | 40 |
| Joey Votto | Toronto Blue Jays | 40 |
| Charlie Morton | Atlanta Braves | 40 |
| Max Scherzer | Texas Rangers | 39 |
| Justin Turner | Toronto Blue Jays | 39 |
| David Robertson | Texas Rangers | 38 |
| Daniel Bard | Colorado Rockies | 38 |
| Adam Ottavino | New York Mets | 38 |
| Matt Carpenter | St. Louis Cardinals | 38 |
Justin Verlander — 41 years old
Verlander was the fourth-oldest player for last year’s Opening Day, but the players ahead of him have either retired or remain a free agent at this time.
Verlander is currently dealing with shoulder soreness, so he will actually begin the season on the injured list. The Astros expect him to return early in the season.
In 18 seasons, Verlander has compiled a 257-141 record with a 3.24 ERA. He has played for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and New York Mets.
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