Rich Hill is making a comeback to MLB at 45 with his 14th team.

Rich Hill Returns to the Big Leagues

Rich Hill is back in action, making a return to the major leagues at the age of 45 after being called up by the Royals.

According to reports, this marks his debut with Kansas City, becoming one of the few players to have played for 14 different MLB teams—a record he shares with Edwin Jackson.

Notably, he will also be the oldest player in the league, surpassing Justin Verlander of the Giants.

After starting his career with the Cubs in 2005, Hill hasn’t reached All-Star status, yet he has managed to stay in the majors. Over the years, he’s had some standout seasons, notably achieving a 2.12 ERA in 110.1 innings with the Dodgers, which includes a remarkable run in 2016.

A native of Milton, Massachusetts, he continued to excel in Los Angeles from 2017 to 2019, maintaining a consistent 3.00 ERA during those seasons.

However, as he entered his mid-40s, his performance began to decline, but he remains a competent pitcher.

In 2023, Hill finished the season with a 4.76 ERA over 119 innings with the Pirates before a brief and challenging period with the Padres.

He signed a minor league deal with Kansas City after pitching just 3.2 major league innings for the Red Sox last season.

This season, he’s been with Kansas City’s Triple-A team in Omaha, where he’s had a 5.22 ERA in 11 starts, though some of those outings haven’t gone well.