A special event happened last night, Acolytes:
Jamie Moyer became the oldest pitcher in MLB history to win a game.
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| My longevity is exceeded only by the eeriness of my ancient visage. |
He threw 7 strong innings, allowing only 2 unearned runs in a
5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at Coors Field in Denver. He accomplished the feat at age 49 years, 150 days, eclipsing Jack Quinn from all the way back in 1932, who won a game at age 49 years and 70 days.
The next milestone for Moyer is to become the oldest pitcher of all-time. At the risk of ruining a perfectly good trivia question, the player holding that record is legend
Satchel Paige, who signed with the Kansas City A's for a cameo and pitched 3 innings at age 59 years, 80 days. Less than a decade to go!
Ok. You've got to update just so Moyer's grizzled face stops staring at me. Please.
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