Ageless Moyer Makes Rockies' Rotation

When Jaime Moyer missed all of last season due to Tommy John surgery, many thought that it would be the end of his incredible career. However, Moyer rehabbed and signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies to see if he could make their rotation. The 49 year-old found out that he did just that today. In fact, he gained the #2 spot in the rotation. This season Moyer will gain the opportunity to become the oldest pitcher to earn a victory in MLB history. He earned the rotation spot due in part to a great Spring Training, where he posted a 2.77 ERA.

Moyer will be entering his 25th major league season. He made his big league debut June 16, 1986 with the Chicago Cubs. Moyer has a career record of 267-204 with a 4.24 ERA. He was an All Star in 2003. Moyer will turn 50 in November. He is one of only 29 players to play in major league games in four decades. Moyer has been honored with numerous philanthropic and community service awards.

Moyer seems to be able to simply defy Father Time. He has never been a dominating pitcher, but he has been as consistent an inning-eater as there has been in major league history. On April 7, Moyer is scheduled to make his first start for the Colorado Rockies, a club that didn't even exist when he debuted in 1986. His crafty style still manages to deceive hitters, despite his fastball only being thrown in the 70s. Many might doubt Moyer will have success this season, but he has already overcome so much to make the rotation. I wouldn't be surprised by anything when it comes to Moyer at this point.