Tommy John-26 years
No. In the modern era, Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues.
As of September 2021, only two major league pitchers have pitched for 25 or more seasons: Nolan Ryan and Tommy John. Ryan pitched for 27 seasons from 1966 to 1993, while John pitched for 26 seasons from 1963 to 1989. No other pitchers have achieved such a milestone.
A player shall be considered a rookie unless, during a previous season or seasons, he has (a) exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the major leagues; or (b) accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a major league club or clubs during the period of a 25-player limit (excluding time in the military service). Source: MLB Rulebook
Alex Rodriguez made the All Star team 12 times from 1996-2008 with the exception of 1999
Jimmie Foxx led the Major Leagues in 1933 with 48 home runs for Philadelphia.
Nolan Ryan
Tommy John, 26 seasons (1963-1974, 1976-1989)
In 2007 C.C. Sabathia led the Majors in Innings pitched with 241.0
Who was the second black player to play in the modern major leagues and the first to do so in the American League?
In the Major Leagues, he played 24 season, from 1905 to 1928.
The 2012 season is Alex Rodriguez's 19th in the major leagues.
hoyt Wilhelm
No. In the modern era, Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues.
No. Joe Nuxhall pitched for the Reds when he was 15.
Ryan Howard has been playing major league baseball since 2004.
Barry Bonds played 22 seasons in the Major Leagues.
In the 2011 season, 3 ... Omar Vizquel of the White Sox with 23 seasons, Ivan Rodriguez of the Nationals with 21 seasons, and Jim Thome of the Twins with 21 seasons.