Julio Franco, utility infielder for the New York Mets, was born August 23, 1958 and is the oldest active player in MLB. Roger Clements is the oldest pitcher in the league. He was born August 4, 1962. Before Clements came back the oldest pitcher was Jamie Moyer who was born November 18, 1962.
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The oldest pitcher still playing in the MLB is Rich Hill, who was born on March 11, 1980.
Billy Hamilton, an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals, is considered one of the fastest runners currently playing in the MLB. He has consistently been one of the league leaders in stolen bases and is known for his elite speed on the base paths.
Aroldis Chapman is known for having the fastest pitch in Major League Baseball history, clocked at 105.1 mph in 2010.
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California is the largest ballpark in the United States by seating capacity, with a capacity of around 56,000 seats. It is also the third-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis claimed that he had taken LSD before he found out he was scheduled to start against the San Diego Padres on June 12, 1970. He wound up with a complete game no hitter, defeating San Diego 2-0 despite eight walks.
As of 2020, about 7.8% of MLB players are black. This represents a decrease from previous decades when the percentage was higher. Efforts are being made to increase diversity and opportunities for black players in baseball.