This is a list of oldest Major League Baseball players. Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization in North America. The oldest person ever to play in the MLB was Satchel Paige, who, at the age of 59, made one token major league appearance twelve years after his Major League career had ended. The oldest player to appear regularly was Jack Quinn, who ended his last season at age 50, having made 14 appearances as a relieve pitcher in that final season. The oldest active player is free agent pitcher Rich Hill, who is currently 42 years old.