By Jordan ShustermanFOX Sports MLB Writer. Well, Franco is not only younger than every other player in the big leagues, but he's also younger than all the players in Triple-A. Volpe will need to join or surpass fellow infield prospect Oswald Peraza (older than Franco but currently in Triple-A) on his way to the Bronx. But Volpe's star seems as ascendant as that of any player in the minors right now, so he could certainly force his way to the big leagues sooner rather than later. He was 20 years, 113 days old on June 22, 2021, when he went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs against the Red Sox in his MLB debut. He pinch hit and struck out in the eighth inning of win over the Chicago White Sox. He went 2-for-3 with a homer in his first game, a 12-9 loss to the White Sox, and hit .317 in his first 30 games. While 19-year-olds are regularly the youngest age an MLB player can make his debut, it has been rare to see anyone younger showcase his talent on the . Joe Nuxhall, known as "The Ol' Left-hander," made his Major League debut on June 10, 1944, with the Cincinnati Reds. 6 (as an ode to his place in the Yankee chain of great players following Ruth - 3, Gehrig - 4, and DiMaggio - 5) and ended his first year with a nasty knee injury during the World Series when DiMaggio called him off of a fly ball in the outfield. We just need a player born after March 1, 2001. Jim Derrington started his MLB career young at only 16 years old. He played Rookie-level ball in 99, Class A in 2000, Double-A in 01 and Triple-A in 02 before making his entrance as the Devil Rays No. Here are the last five players to go deep. (Bryce Harper hit 22 in 2012, as did Juan Soto in 2018.). In the season-ending game, Derrington was given a chance to start for the Chicago White Sox in his MLB debut. Mel Ott would play 22 seasons, all with the New York Giants, hitting .304, with 511 home runs, 1,860 RBI and 2,876 career hits. A legend was born. At 16 years old, Carl Schieb became one of the youngest to play in the MLB. Despite the Dodgers losing that day, Brown accomplished his first league hit. Each of these players has different carrying traits (power, defense, speed) that could impact how quickly a team is willing to push him up the MiLB ladder. He went on to win seven batting titles and won the Triple Crown twice. . To become MLB's youngest, anyone on these lists born in September 2002 or later would have to not only jump several minor-league levels over the course of a single season but also get a call that only a select few have over the past decade. Sure, he only played in 26 games and hit a paltry .136, but he also only ended up in the Hall of Fame as arguably the greatest catcher of all time. The high marks include a 4.45 by Justin Fields at Ohio State's pro day when the combine was canceled that year due to COVID-19. He was 15 years and 316 days old when he made his MLB debut for the Reds. Derrington easily became the youngest pitcher to start a game. The Houston Astros could have asked for a better start to their quest to become baseball's first back-to-back World Series champions since the New York Yankees of 1998-2000. He was called up mainly due to a player shortage because of World War II, but in an age when. Rankings of Negro League players should consider that Negro League data is not complete. Stuffy McInnis, SS: 18 years, 205 days in 1909 (Athletics)McInnis went 1-for-4 in his Major League debut on Opening Day in 1905, as his Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox. He was 41 years, 188 days old in his final game, on Oct. 6, 1985, with the Mets. Both of these men had abbreviated playing careers, but exhibited promising leadership qualities. Upon returning to baseball, he cemented a regular utility role with the Phillies, taking part in their storied "Whiz Kid" squad in 1950. No player that young had started on Opening Day since Adrian Beltre in 1999 -- and he retired this offseason. Making his big league debut on August 18, 1943, McKee tossed three innings of relief, allowing one run on three hits and two walks. 2023 Suedtiroltranser. Marin made his MLB debut in September of 2016 and has appeared in 36 games for the Orioles over the past two seasons. Nuxhall still holds the record for the youngest player in MLB history at 15 years, 316 days old. Palica appeared in Game 5 of the 1949 World Series against the Yankees, hurling two scoreless innings of relief. Will your squad's best young players be breaking camp with the team? Rogers McKee Age of debut: 16 Years, 11 Months, and 2 Days Debuting Team: Philadelphia Phillies Date of Debut: August 18, 1943 Position: Pitcher photo source: By SBNation.com, Fair use, of He made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 1944. Nuxhall did not pitch again in the MLB until 1952, at the age of 23. But after five games with the team, George was relegated to the minor leagues and never played in the MLB again. Al Kaline, RF: 19 years, 115 days in 1954 (Tigers)The Hall of Famer had debuted at age 18 in 1953, but started in his first Opening Day in 1954. Following the 2020 World Series, Cruz became a free agent. Rogers McKee was a lefty hurler who was another teenager to see game action due to World War II. The No. Furthermore, Ott also led the NL in RBI in 1934. He is also the youngest artist in the Top 10. After a stellar debut, Brown would go on to carve out a nine-year MLB career, which saw him suit up for the Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Cubs. He went 1-for-5 in a Red Sox win over the Yankees. The defensive wizard of third base got his start with Baltimore in 1955, hitting .091 in just six games and 22 plate attempts. After spending four years in Oakland's minor leagues, Cruz made his MLB debut in 2005 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Kazmir eventually proved those critics correct, as he went 45-34 with a 3.51 ERA and two All-Star nods from 2005-08 and started Game 1 during the Rays first trip to the World Series. 79,293: 4.57: Sports: Sep 22, 2010: MLB Youngest to 200 Career Home Runs. Perhaps the best part of this whole guessing game? MLB! His abilities stood up as he got older and as the player pool deepened after the war, and Nuxhall played for 16 seasons, owning the Reds record for most games pitched by a left-hander. Not on a 40-man roster, but young prospects already in Double-A: Braves OF Michael Harris (3/7/01)Cardinals 1B Malcom Nunez (3/9/01)Rays RHP Taj Bradley (3/20/01)Yankees SS Anthony Volpe (4/28/01)White Sox SS Jose Rodriguez (5/13/01)Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson (6/29/01)Mets C Francisco Alvarez (11/19/01)Blue Jays SS Orelvis Martinez (11/19/01)Cardinals 3B Jordan Walker (5/22/02)Marlins RHP Eury Perez (4/15/03). Perez is the most intriguing player considered for this entire exercise. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. George made his MLB debut on September 16, 1955 for the Kansas City Athletics. Though it was remarkable, he got torched in his lone teenage appearance and didn't set foot on a big league field for another eight years. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Kaline went on to be an 18-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner and won a batting title, as well as a World Series. results. He would sit out the entire 1943 season, and played only sparingly upon his return for the 1944 and 1945 seasons. IF Luis Garcia, Washington Nationals Born: May 16, 2000 (20 years old) Despite not yet playing above the Double-A level, Garcia joined the MLB roster last August for a Washington Nationals team that has never been shy about promoting players at a young age. At 16 years old, Putsy made his debut for the Phillies on September 14, 1944. Young finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year Award voting in '07, when he hit .288 with 93 RBIs in 162 games. They say you cant predict baseball, but that doesnt mean its not fun to try. Aside from playing for the Dodgers, Palica also saw action for the Baltimore Orioles. He pitched four more seasons of minor league ball without again reaching the majors. Kranepool would play his entire 18-year career for the Mets, winning the 1969 World Series with the club and representing the team in the 1965 All-Star Game. Batting second and starting in center field, he doubled off Pedro Martinez in the fourth inning -- his first hit -- and stood on deck when Crawford ended the game with a three-run, walk-off homer in the ninth. All of them have been position players -- the youngest pitcher on record to start on Opening Day was Catfish Hunter at 20 years, 4 days old in 1966. Bryce Harper has taken Major League Baseball by storm at the tender age of 19 years old, which got us thinking about the most notable teenage debuts in the history of the game. 9278 Scott Kazmir: 20 years, 212 daysDebut: Aug. 23, 2004. The trends have changed over time, with younger players like 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall getting more shots early in the last century thanks to a less structured minor league system or wars overseas that drained the talent pool. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:02PM. Nuxhall still holds the record for the youngest player in MLB history at 15 years, 316 days old. Well, Franco was born just a month and a day before Pujols MLB debut. . That said, it would take a whole bunch of injuries to the Houston pitching staff to get either of these guys to Minute Maid Park anytime soon. Nationals star Juan Soto was the fifth-youngest player on any National League roster for Opening Day 2022. Be the first one to comment on this story. Then again, I dont particularly enjoy trying to predict who is going to win the World Series or the Cy Young Award. Conigliaro went on to hit 24 home runs that season, which is still the mark for a teenager in a single season. Predicting when top 2023 prospects will make their MLB debuts. Look, Ill be honest: I hadnt heard of these gentlemen when I started this exercise. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. As time has gone on, the teenage debut has become rarer, which makes Harper's ascendance all the more remarkable. . He's hit 322 home runs with a .277 average over his career since then. Twins: Rich Garces, RHP, 1990 El Guapo! It would be the only game he would ever pitch in the big leagues. After five games, McKee compiled a 1-0 win-loss card, an earned run average of 5.87, and one strikeout. Heres a look at the earliest debuts, by age, in franchise history. Well, I guess 18 if you count going to Candlestick Park in San Francisco for an NFL exhibition game. D-backs SS Jordan Lawlar (7/17/02)Red Sox SS Marcelo Mayer (12/12/02)Marlins SS Kahlil Watson (4/16/03)Nationals SS Brady House (6/4/03). Any of these players reaching the big leagues in 2022 would be astonishing, but the pedigree and performance potential are there for almost all of them to experience a supersonic rise. Earning his big league debut as a catcher August 13, 1955, Jim Pagliaroni was the youngest backstop to see Major League action in baseball's modern era. Being the first player born in a year to reach MLB usually portends some level of stardom or at least indicates a successful career ahead. But Alvarado ends that trend, as the Venezuelan lefty reliever had not yet turned 22 when he emerged from Tampa Bays bullpen and gave up three runs in an inning of work during a 10-6 loss to Miami at Tropicana Field. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Pudge followed in fellow catcher Johnny Bench's footsteps with a teenage debut in 1991, and he was good from the start. RHP Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers (Age: 24) The No. 22 overall prospect for the Class of 2022 per the Prep Baseball Report, 17-year-old Walter Ford, will be the youngest player to enter this year's MLB Draft. Another young player to make an early debut thanks to a large number of regular Major Leaguers serving in WWII, Carl Scheib first saw game action as a 16-year-old on September 6, 1943. At 17 years old, McKee remains to be the youngest MLB player to accomplish a nine-inning complete-game victory in the season ender. On January 19, 1972, 36-year-old Sandy Koufax, the former Los Angeles Dodgers star, becomes the youngest player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Predicting when top 2023 prospects will make their MLB debuts. He never made it to the majors, but set the record for the youngest ever signed. In 1946-47, he pitched 33 games in the Cubs' minor league system, but his professional baseball career ended in 1947 at 20 years old. Whatever happened in his debut, Palica managed to return to the big leagues in 1947, beginning a nine-year career as a pitcher for the Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles. Drafted second overall in the 2002 Draft, Upton played 130 games in the Minors in 03 and 98 in 04 before the then-Devil Rays called him up. He was an extreme outlier case involving the Rule 5 Draft.). His 534 career home runs rank 17th in history, while his 1,922 RBI rank 8th. The right-hander is best remembered for his second stint with the Rays as a key veteran in their bullpen from 2008-10. It's still the youngest MLB debut in history, and it's unlikely to be broken. . But we dont need a 2002 DOB to snatch the title from Franco. Batting ninth, Upton went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The Astros have been as good as any organization at developing competent starting pitchers, and it sounds like both of these guys attack hitters with kitchen-sink arsenals designed to flummox rather than overwhelm hitters. Joe Nuxhall had one of the more interesting paths to the majors in modern baseball history. In 849 games, mostly with the Red Sox and Pirates, as well as short stints with the A's and Seattle Pilots, Pagliaroni hit .252 with a .751 OPS, hitting 90 home runs with 326 RBI. Gavin Lux's torn ACL deals major blow to Dodgers; what are their options? As such, it seems likely that the first 2002 baby to reach MLB will have a great chance to be a star someday, too. 1 overall prospecttwo years in a row, will play this entire season at the same age as your average college sophomore or junior. The APFA became the NFL two years later on June 24, 1922, and expanded to 18 teams. Crawford went on to become one of the Rays most accomplished players. In 1952, Hamner was named as captain of the Phillies. Skaugstad pitched several more years in the minor leagues before retiring from the game in 1965. Entering the 2023 campaign, Franco will turn 22 years old. However, this historic group has something else in common beyond being really good at baseball: Every one of them is older than Rays phenom Wander Franco. Abel and Harrison are both supremely advanced pitchers. Throughout his career, he played eight seasons, all with the Phillies, before retiring in 1955. 1 overall pick in the 2003 Draft and Baseball Americas top prospect entering the '06 season, Young reached the Majors and played well in his debut. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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