Jack Saltzgaver
Encyclopedia
Otto Hamlin Saltzgaver was a United States Major League Baseball
player from 1932 to 1937 for the New York Yankees
and again in 1945 for the Pittsburgh Pirates
. At the time he played for the Pirates, Saltzgaver, an infielder
, was the oldest active Major League player.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player from 1932 to 1937 for the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
and again in 1945 for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. At the time he played for the Pirates, Saltzgaver, an infielder
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
, was the oldest active Major League player.