Rich Hill Achieves 20th Major League Season

Rich Hill, at 44 years old, became the only active player to participate in a major league game for 20 consecutive seasons during the Boston Red Sox's game against the Blue Jays. After a heartfelt reflection on his journey, Hill took the mound in relief, striking out Toronto's Daulton Varsho to end the seventh inning and retiring all three batters he faced in the eighth. This achievement places him alongside Tim Wakefield as the only pitchers to play for the Red Sox at age 44 or older. Hill's career has spanned 13 different major league teams, and he is now recognized as the oldest player to appear in a game since Ichiro Suzuki in 2019. His performance drew admiration from fans and fellow players alike, with Blue Jays manager John Schneider likening him to a baseball version of Tom Brady in New England. Hill's emotional remarks underscored his gratitude for the opportunity to continue playing the sport he loves.