With 17 players on Opening Day rosters that were born in 1966 or earlier, Major League Baseball has its share of graybeards this season. None, of course, is as old as Mets first baseman Julio Franco, who was born on Aug. 23, 1958, making him more than four years older than Phillies lefthander Jamie Moyer, the second-oldest big leaguer. Should Roger Clemens, who turns 45 on Aug. 4, decide to come back at some point this season, he would supplant Moyer as No. 2.
Following are the 10 oldest players to begin the 2007 major league season: |
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| Top 10 Oldest Big Leaguers |
| 1. |
Julio Franco, 1b, Mets |
48 years, 7 mos. |
| 2. |
Jamie Moyer, lhp, Phillies |
44 years, 5 mos. |
| 3. |
David Wells, lhp, Padres |
43 years, 10 mos. |
| 4. |
*Randy Johnson, lhp, Diamondbacks |
43 years, 7 mos. |
| 5. |
Barry Bonds, of, Giants |
42 years, 8 mos. |
| 6. |
*Kenny Rogers, lhp, Tigers |
42 years, 5 mos. |
| 7. |
Roberto Hernandez, rhp, Indians |
42 years, 5 mos. |
| 8. |
Steve Finley, of, Rockies |
42 years, 1 mo. |
| 9. |
Craig Biggio, 2b, Astros |
41 years, 4 mos. |
| 10. |
*Mike Timlin, rhp, Red Sox |
41 years, 1 mo. | |
| *On disabled list |
| -- Allan Simpson |
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