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History

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Oldest & Youngest All-Stars
Participant
• The oldest player to participate in an All-Star Game was Satchel Paige at 47 years, seven days (1953).
• The oldest non-pitcher in an All-Star Game was Pete Rose at 44 years, three months and two days (1985).

Starter
• The oldest starting player in an All-Star Game was Barry Bonds at 42 years, 11 months, 17 days (2007).
• The youngest starting player in an All-Star Game was Al Kaline at 20 years, six months (1955).
• The oldest starting pitcher in an All-Star Game was Roger Clemens at 41 year, 11 months and 9 days (2004).
• The youngest starting pitcher in an All-Star Game was Dwight Gooden at 21 years, seven months and 30 days (1986).

Winning Pitcher
• The oldest pitcher to win an All-Star Game was Nolan Ryan at 42 years, five months and 10 days (1989).

Losing Pitcher
• The oldest pitcher to lose an All-Star Game was Roger Clemens at 41 year, 11 months and 9 days (2004).

Home Run
• The oldest player to hit a home run in an All-Star Game was Cal Ripken, Jr. at 40 years, 10 months and 16 days (2001).

Hit
• The oldest player to get a hit in an All-Star Game was Carlton Fisk at 43 years, seven months and 13 days (1991).