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45-Year-Old Rich Hill Signs Minor League Deal with Royals

Veteran left-hander aims to extend his 20-season MLB streak and potentially join a record 14th franchise.

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 21: Pitcher Rich Hill of the United States throws in the first inning during the WBSC Premier12 Super Round game between United States and Japan at Tokyo Dome on November 21, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Overview

  • Rich Hill, 45, has signed a Minor League contract with the Kansas City Royals, the team announced Tuesday.
  • He will report to Spring Training in Surprise, Arizona, and is expected to join the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Hill has appeared in at least one MLB game every season since his 2005 debut with the Chicago Cubs, totaling 386 career games.
  • Last November, Hill demonstrated his effectiveness by pitching four shutout innings for Team USA in the Premier12 tournament in Tokyo.
  • If Hill reaches the majors with the Royals, he would tie Edwin Jackson's record of playing for 14 different MLB teams.