of Following the conclusion of the 1944 season, Osgood was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in that year's minor league draft, but never again reached the Major Leagues. Taillon's exhibition debut in a Cubs uniform was a mixed bag. Earning his debut on June 10, 1944 the 15-year-old Nuxhall became the youngest player ever to appear in a Major League game. He had a successful MLB career, pitching for a total of 16 seasons. He spent parts of four more seasons in the Minors, steadily working his way up and moving into a full-time relief role in 2016. The following year, he received MVP votes for the first of what would be six times. In other words, its been a while. He was 40 years, 87 days old in his final game, on Aug. 13, 1977. Trout, who is 28 years and 24 days old, bested Barry Bonds, who was 28 years and 349 days old when he entered the 200-200 club, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Each of these players has different carrying traits (power, defense, speed) that could impact how quickly a team is willing to push him up the MiLB ladder. Conigliaro went on to hit 24 home runs that season, which is still the mark for a teenager in a single season. 35. Younger than Franco and already on a 40-man roster: Dodgers INF Jorbit Vivas (3/9/01)Guardians SS Jose Tena (3/20/01)Mets SS Ronny Mauricio (4/4/01)Yankees OF Everson Pereira (4/10/01)Blue Jays INF Leo Jimenez (5/17/01)Guardians 3B Jhonkensy Noel (7/15/01)Rockies SS Ezequiel Tovar (8/1/01). Follow. But after five games with the team, George was relegated to the minor leagues and never played in the MLB again. His abilities stood up as he got older and as the player pool deepened after the war, and Nuxhall played for 16 seasons, owning the Reds record for most games pitched by a left-hander. The youngest player in Major League Baseball is Baltimore Orioles infielder Adrian Marin, who is currently 21 years old. February 18, 1944: A day after he plays in a high school basketball game, 15-year-old Hamilton High School student Joe Nuxhall is signed by the. Though he did little to impress in those two games, he was able to stick around Chicago for eight seasons, even earning All-Star honors in 1949 and 1950. Even if Alvarez's defense behind the dish isnt fully baked by the end of this season, his bat might be too overwhelming to ignore if the Mets need an offensive boost at some point this year. Inactive players are those players no longer playing in professional baseball anywhere (including the minors or internationally). This tool shows the players born immediately before and after a specified birthdate. Any of these players reaching the big leagues in 2022 would be astonishing, but the pedigree and performance potential are there for almost all of them to experience a supersonic rise. Mauricio is the best prospect of the bunch, with Tena a close second, but both Cleveland and New York are already plenty crowded with infielders at the levels above them. Hank Ruszkowski, C: 19 years, 158 days in 1945 (Indians)In the same game Cass Michaels started as a teenager, Ruszkowski went 2-for-3 in an Indians loss. To become MLB's youngest, anyone on these lists born in September 2002 or later would have to not only jump several minor-league levels over the course of a single season but also get a call that only a select few have over the past decade. And Pujols is still playing. The trends have changed over time, with younger players like 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall getting more shots early in the last century thanks to a less structured minor league system or wars overseas that drained the talent pool. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, Mize enjoyed a rock-solid rookie season after getting knocked around in a brief seven-start debut in 2020. By Jordan ShustermanFOX Sports MLB Writer. One of the greatest pitchers of all time, Feller didn't even play an inning of minor league ball. The defensive wizard of third base got his start with Baltimore in 1955, hitting .091 in just six games and 22 plate attempts. Despite entering the MLB as a teenager, Mel Ott would carve out a Hall of Fame career, making him one of the best baseball players in history. Click a statistic to view all values equal or higher Click FILTER ROWS button to show only those rows in the grid; Quick-Filter: Double-Click on a cell value to filter the grid on rows that have same value in same column. All rights reserved. Wheeler lost his debut, a 3-1 defeat against the Orioles, despite allowing only two runs over five innings. 1 overall pick in the 2003 Draft and Baseball America's top prospect entering the '06 season, Young reached the Majors and played well in his debut. In 1952, Hamner was named as captain of the Phillies. As time has gone on, the teenage debut has become rarer, which makes Harper's ascendance all the more remarkable. Cass Michaels, SS: 19 years, 44 days in 1945 (White Sox)Michaels debuted in the Majors for the White Sox at age 17 in 1943 and played in games both as a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old. There have been 20 teenagers to start on Opening Day in the Modern Era (since 1900), according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Jim Derrington started his MLB career young at only 16 years old. His stellar resume is all the more impressive considering he missed nearly four years of his career due to serving in the Navy. I have been to 17 MLB stadiums including all five current venues in California 13 of which still exist (Milwaukee County Stadium, Metrodome, Busch Stadium II and Globe Life Park have since been replaced). Drafted second overall in the 2002 Draft, Upton played 130 games in the Minors in 03 and 98 in 04 before the then-Devil Rays called him up. Young Sluggers The youngest player in MLB is Vctor Robles, who plays for the Washington Nationals. Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you. Baldelli finished third in the 2003 AL Rookie of the Year Award voting after slashing .289/.326/.416 with 11 homers, 78 RBIs and 27 steals, and he enjoyed a 3-WAR season in 04. As such, it seems likely that the first 2002 baby to reach MLB will have a great chance to be a star someday, too. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Upon returning to baseball, he cemented a regular utility role with the Phillies, taking part in their storied "Whiz Kid" squad in 1950. The Astros have been as good as any organization at developing competent starting pitchers, and it sounds like both of these guys attack hitters with kitchen-sink arsenals designed to flummox rather than overwhelm hitters. He would enjoy a solid 11-year big league career, posting a 45-65 record and a 4.88 ERA over 1,070 innings split between the rotation and bullpen. Entering late in an 18-0 drubbing at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals, the teenage Nuxhall faced nine hitters, retiring two, but allowing two hits, five walks and five runs. Brooks Robinson, 3B: 19 years, 332 days in 1957 (Orioles)The Hall of Famer debuted in September 1955 as an 18-year-old, but started his first Opening Day in 1957 before turning 20 in May. Unfortunately, his career also ended quickly. "This is the only thing that's made having to. But they have to be mentioned, considering that they are two of the youngest players on Double-A rosters to start the season. Killebrew's case is rare in that you don't often see players yo-yo between the big leagues and minor leagues as much before settling in as stars. Erv Palica also made his MLB debut at 17 years old when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. Kaline went on to be an 18-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner and won a batting title, as well as a World Series. The 40 -year -old MVP and the end of the race are previously extended in the last two decades of major league baseball.Today, there seems to be an influx of young people i. George made his MLB debut on September 16, 1955 for the Kansas City Athletics. Since then, Palica would leave the MLB and return only in 1947. Average Age Mlb Debut. He went 0-for-2 in a Dodgers loss to the Phillies. He led the NL in home runs six times, topped 100 RBI nine times and was named to 11 All-Star teams in his career. Overall, Michaels hit .262 in his big league career with a solid .702 OPS for a utility player. There have been 20 teenagers to start on Opening Day in the Modern Era (since 1900), according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Inactive players are those players no longer playing in professional baseball anywhere (including the minors or internationally). The Tiger legend hit .250 with a home run in 30 games for Detroit in 1953, kicking off a Hall of Fame career. Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. In Monday's split-squad start against the Cleveland Guardians, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon quickly learned how far a baseball travels in the dry Arizona air. Best picture you've ever seen, right? The future Hall of Famer played in 107 games in 1974 for the Brewers, hitting .250 with three home runs. Uras was promoted to the Los Angeles Dodgers to make his major league debut against the New York Mets on May 27, 2016. Did he pinch run? So one level down we go! He played Rookie-level ball in 99, Class A in 2000, Double-A in 01 and Triple-A in 02 before making his entrance as the Devil Rays No. He entered late in a 12-1 defeat by the Giants, subbing into the game as a defensive replacement at third, and going hitless in one at-bat. At 16 years old, Putsy made his debut for the Phillies on September 14, 1944. That's when top pick candidates Bryce Young (Alabama) and Anthony Richardson (Florida) will be measured and complete on-field workouts. He went 0-for-3 in a White Sox win over the Indians. Saturday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis could go a long way in determining the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. And then we can do this all over again. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. In 849 games, mostly with the Red Sox and Pirates, as well as short stints with the A's and Seattle Pilots, Pagliaroni hit .252 with a .751 OPS, hitting 90 home runs with 326 RBI. Foxx is fifth all-time with a .609 career slugging percentage, while his on-base percentage of .428 ranks him tenth. Rogers Hornsby, SS: 19 years, 351 days in 1916 (Cardinals)Hornsby had debuted in September 1915, but played in his first Opening Day in 1916. Expect to see him patrolling the outfield in Anaheim for many years to come. Throughout his career, Ott played for the New York Giants. The modern era of Major League Baseball began with 8 teams in the National League in 1900 and 8 in the American League in 1901. OK, so he only pitched in 4 games (started three), but went 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. . He was 20 years, 113 days old on June 22, 2021, when he went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs against the Red Sox in his MLB debut. The shortstop joined the Tampa Bay Rays as one of the top international prospects in the 2017 international class, signing on July 2, 2017. Mauricio, Tena and Tovar are all in Double-A, but none seems all that close to debuting based on their track records and organizational depth charts. But again, its so, so early to expect that much from players in the nascent stages of their professional development. Soto is also tied for 100th on the active leaderboard for MLB home runs (99) and is 48th . He made his debut on September 14, 1944 for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cincinnati Reds hold a unique record that will most certainly never be broken, as they fielded the youngest player in MLB history. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Im just happy I hit the ball, Upton told the St. Petersburg Times after his first game, during which he wore No. On July 19, 1936 when a 17-year-old Bob Feller was handed his first appearance at the big league level, most had no idea that the less-than physically imposing teenager was about to embark upon a. Feller would go on to pitch until 1956, compiling a 266-162 record with a 3.25 ERA and 2,581 strikeouts. Over 468 career plate appearances, he hit a respectable .250. Foxx would go on to establish himself as one of the greatest sluggers in baseball history, amassing 534 home runs and 1,922 RBI over 20 seasons. The stage hardly looked too big for pitcher Andrew Painter. The Rk column indicates how many players were born before/after the specified date. He pinch hit and struck out in the eighth inning of win over the Chicago White Sox. Alex George made his MLB debut at age 16 on September 16, 1955 for the Kansas City Athletics. He was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1951. Batting third in the opener, he went 0-for-4 in a Mets loss to the Cardinals. Alex Rodriguez become a free agent as a 25-year-old in the 2000-2001 offseason, and if wasn't for his recent contract extension, Felix Hernandez would have been a free agent next winter at age 25 . Earning his big league debut as a catcher August 13, 1955, Jim Pagliaroni was the youngest backstop to see Major League action in baseball's modern era. Following his early debut, Weinert was able to hang on as a lefty hurler for parts of nine seasons with the Phillies, Cubs and a couple appearances with the Yankees. We've. David Ortiz Positions: Designated Hitter and First Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Left 6-3 , 230lb (190cm, 104kg) Born: November 18, 1975 (Age: 47-085d) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic do More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 10x All-Star HR Derby Champ 3x World Series 7x Silver Slugger WS MVP ALCS MVP 27 34 At 17 years old, McKee remains to be the youngest MLB player to accomplish a nine-inning complete-game victory in the season ender. Or write about sports? Dan Wheeler: 21 years, 265 daysDebut: Sept. 1, 1999. He started as No. Find out more. . 2023 Suedtiroltranser. During his brief stint with stardom, the Rangers averaged 27,000 fans during his home starts, and just 6,000 fans the rest of the time. Ken Griffey Jr., CF: 19 years, 133 days in 1989 (Mariners)Griffey's first Opening Day start was also his Major League debut. Dodgers C Diego Cartaya (9/7/01)Cubs OF Pete Crow-ArmstrongPadres OF James Wood (9/17/02)Cubs INF James Triantos (1/29/03)Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez (2/7/03). He didnt play in more than 25 games in any season until 1948. He spent 11 years with the Philadelphia Athletics before ending his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. IF Luis Garcia, Washington Nationals Born: May 16, 2000 (20 years old) Despite not yet playing above the Double-A level, Garcia joined the MLB roster last August for a Washington Nationals team that has never been shy about promoting players at a young age. RHP Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers (Age: 24) The No. He played a full season for Triple-A Durham in 2005 then returned in '06 as a third baseman, split the 07 season between center field and second base then moved to center full-time for the Rays in 08. A-Rod was drafted in 1993 and rocketed through the minor league system. Another youngster rushed to the big leagues during the waning years of World War II, Osgood made his MLB debut on June 18, 1944. Kazmir eventually proved those critics correct, as he went 45-34 with a 3.51 ERA and two All-Star nods from 2005-08 and started Game 1 during the Rays first trip to the World Series. He'd go on to a career as perhaps the most overlooked Hall of Fame candidate of all-time, winning three World Series, being nominated to seven all-star teams and hitting .297 over a long career, some of which was marred by his drug use. A 34th-round Draft pick in 2001 out of Crescent City Baptist High School (Harahan, La. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Soto made his MLB debut in 2018 at the age of 19 and has quickly become one of the league's best players. Despite the Dodgers losing that day, Brown accomplished his first league hit. Alvarado made his professional debut during his age-17 season, the first of his two years in the Venezuelan Summer League. He started as a shortstop, moved to the outfield, and never missed a beat along the way. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Putsy Caballero still holds the distinction of being the youngest position player in MLB's modern era. Tatis says shoulder, wrist '100%' in first game since '21. Guardians outfielder Roman Quinn turned on a 1-2 pitch, sending it over the left-field wall. 35,010: 4.16: Sports: Following the 2020 World Series, Cruz became a free agent. Ed Kranepool, RF: 18 years, 152 days in 1963 (Mets)Kranepool made his debut in September 1962 for the Mets, then started his first Opening Day the following season. It didn't really predict the 18-8 record he'd have the following year, or the fact that he'd go on to be the home run king for about 50 years. Sisti had debuted as an 18-year-old in July 1939. Getting called up to MLB from Double-A is not impossible, but the more likely scenario is that any of these guys who puts up a huge first half would earn a promotion to Triple-A and put himself on the doorstep of a big-league call-up. Though many of them were merely fill-ins during the absence of more established older players, others turned their opportunities as teens into productive careers in the big leagues. Hamner had stopovers with the Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, and the Kansas City Athletics. Occasionally, Scheib, who was gifted with a bat in his hands, was used as a pinch hitter and reserve outfielder, in order to take advantage of his offensive prowess. Another short-lived World War II major leaguer, Vern Freiburger earned a call-up on September 6, 1941. Bryce Harper has taken Major League Baseball by storm at the tender age of 19 years old, which got us thinking about the most notable teenage debuts in the history of the game. Of the youngest MLB players, Alex George is in the minority of those who played all of their MLB games as minors. Read more on clutchpoints.com. 79,293: 4.57: Sports: Sep 22, 2010: MLB Youngest to 200 Career Home Runs. Abel and Harrison are both supremely advanced pitchers. He remained involved with the team for years before becoming the Twins' manager. Just as he was finding his groove as a hurler, being named an AL All-Star in 1950, he was drafted into the Army, causing him to miss the 1951 season. Just as he began his playing career at a young age, Mauch became the Phillies manager in 1960 at the age of 34. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Joe Nuxhall had one of the more interesting paths to the majors in modern baseball history. 24 He'd go on to make 13 All-Star teams and win an MVP Award, 10 Gold Gloves and seven Silver Sluggers. Robin Yount, SS: 18 years, 201 days in 1974; 19 years, 204 days in 1975 (Brewers)Younts Major League debut came on Opening Day in 1974 as an 18-year-old. That would be his only appearance until the next season. Here's Call to the Pen's round two of MLB trivia, taking a look at the youngest records in MLB history. . Robinson was an All-Star each season from 1960 through 1974 and won 16 Gold Gloves, the most of any position player. It was the American Professional Football Association back then, and it included only 10 teams. Cavs Nation - Spencer See 3h. Having just turned 21 last month, Franco remains the youngest player in MLB despite having already posted a 43-game on-base streak and having already signed a $182 million contract extension. I know, I don't really get the significance of the helmet toss either, but it's possible that it was out of sheer frustration due to the fact that it's nearly impossible to find a picture of a man who pitched one time for the Dodgers in 1944. Here are a few of the ballplayers who stood out the most, regardless of era, and with a little help from the rest of their careers. But in 2009, the Society for American Baseball Research discovered that Chapman's first name and age were both incorrect. He spent time with the Mets and Astros before returning to Tampa Bay in a 2007 trade for Ty Wigginton. He raked together 2,848 hits, was selected to the all-star team 18 times, won two World Series, was the American League MVP in 1964 and the World Series MVP in 1970. Being the first player born in a year to reach MLB usually portends some level of stardom or at least indicates a successful career ahead. 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