But how old is he?
As we all recover from our Jamie Moyer win hangover, Buster Olney (and others) have taken it upon their broad shoulders to let us know just how old Jaime Moyer really is. Some tidbits:
: Elias: Jamie Moyer has pitched to eight percent of all hitters in major league history.
: Moyer made his debut against Carlton, who made his debut against Larry Jackson, who pitched in his debut against Hank Sauer, who Sauer, who played in his debut against Paul Waner, who played his first series game in 1927 against Babe Ruth. Moyer/Ruth…FIVE degrees.
: Jamie Moyer’s first start — June 16, 1986. Opposing starting pitcher was Steve Carlton, who is now 67 years old.
Well, I don’t have Elias at my back, but I do have Baseball-Reference. And, here is the definitive six degrees of separation:
The oldest player in baseball in Jamie Moyer’s first season (1986) was Pete Rose.
The 2nd oldest player in baseball in Pete Rose’s first season (1963) was Stan Musial.
The oldest player in baseball in Stan Musial’s first season (1941) was Charlie Root.
The oldest player in baseball in Charlie Root’s first season (1923) was Babe Adams.
The oldest player in baseball in Babe Adams’ first season (1906) was Patsy Donovan.
The oldest player in baseball in Patsy Donovan’s first season (1890) was Cap Anson, who started his career in 1871.
Bow to me Olney. Bow.