Justin Verlander, Jackson Chourio and the Rest of the Oldest and Youngest Players Currently in MLB

Curious about MLB‘s age extremes? Keep reading to see the oldest and youngest active players in the league today.

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The 10 Oldest Active Players in MLB

Name Team Age Birthday 2024 Stats
Justin Verlander Astros 41 February 20, 1983 3.95 ERA, 51 K, 17 BB over 10 appearances
Jesse Chávez Braves 40 August 21, 1983 2.50 ERA, 43 K, 17 BB over 36 appearances
Charlie Morton Braves 40 November 12, 1983 4.02 ERA, 109 K, 42 BB over 20 appearances
Max Scherzer Rangers 40 July 27, 1984 3.89 ERA, 38 K, 8 BB over 8 appearances
Justin Turner Mariners 39 November 23, 1984 .257/.350/.375, 17 doubles, seven home runs, 40 walks and 37 RBI
David Robertson Rangers 39 April 9, 1985 2.94 ERA, 71 K, 15 BB over 45 appearances
Adam Ottavino Mets 38 November 22, 1985 4.35 ERA, 54 K, 14 BB over 44 appearances
Matt Carpenter Cardinals 38 November 26, 1985 .255/.331/.382, five doubles, three home runs, 11 walks and 11 RBI
Carlos Santana Twins 38 April 8, 1986 .244/.329/.419, 22 doubles, 14 home runs, 41 walks and 48 RBI
Chris Martin Red Sox 38 June 2, 1986 3.29 ERA, 32 K, 2 BB over 27 appearances

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The 10 Youngest Active Players in MLB

Name Team Age Birthday 2024 Stats
Jackson Chourio Brewers 20 March 10, 2004 .272/.316/.421, 15 doubles, 12 home runs, 23 walks and 47 RBI
Jackson Holliday Orioles 20 December 3, 2003 .190/.254/.414, a double, four home runs, four walks and 11 RBI
Jackson Merrill Padres 21 April 18, 2003 .288/.318/.467, 19 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs, 18 walks and 59 RBI
James Wood Nationals 21 September 16, 2002 .261/.353/.412, three doubles, three triples, three home runs, 16 walks and 23 RBI
Evan Carter Rangers 21 August 28, 2002 .188/.272/.361, six doubles, two triples, five home runs, 15 walks and 15 RBI
Angel Chivilli Rockies 22 July 27, 2002 4.82 ERA, 5 K, 0 BB over 9 appearances
Paul Skenes Pirates 22 May 28, 2002 1.99 ERA, 107 K, 19 BB over 14 appearances
Jacob Wilson Athletics 22 March 29, 2002 1.000/1.000/1.000,
Pete Crow-Armstrong Cubs 22 March 24, 2002 .205/.249/.329, eight doubles, five triples, three home runs, 10 walks and 23 RBI
Masyn Winn Cardinals 22 March 21, 2002 .282/.330/.424, 20 doubles, five triples, nine home runs, 30 walks and 41 RBI

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