Drew Maggi debuts at 33; Who are the 10 oldest MLB rookies?
PITTSBURGH (BVM) — The Pittsburgh Pirates called up 33-year-old Drew Maggi on Sunday, and he will look to be one of the oldest players to make his MLB debut after playing in 1,155 minor league games.
It’s been a hell of a journey for Drew Maggi. pic.twitter.com/KPjXxLSj1B
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 23, 2023
While Maggi is no youngster, he’s also not the oldest player to make his big-league debut. These are the 10 oldest rookies in major-league history and what they did when given a chance to play at baseball’s highest level.
After 1,155 games and 4,494 plate appearances in the minors, 33-year-old Drew Maggi can't wait for his first MLB at-bat. pic.twitter.com/6WVHy2NUGw
— MLB (@MLB) April 24, 2023
