How old was Julio Franco when he hit his last home run?

2006 — Julio Franco becomes the oldest player in major league history to hit a home run, helping the New York Mets rally for a 7-2 win over San Diego. Franco, 47, replaces Athletics pitcher Jack Quinn in the record book. Quinn was 46 years, 357 days old when he homered in June of 1930.

What age did Julio Franco retire?

After being released by the Mets and Braves in 2007, Franco returned to Mexico in 2008. He was playing for the Tigres de Quintana Roo when he finally announced his retirement on April 30th, at the age of 49.

What position did Julio Franco?

Designated hitterJulio Franco / PositionThe designated hitter is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher. The position is authorized by Major League Baseball Rule 5.11. It was adopted by the American League in 1973 and later by the National League in 2022, making it universal in MLB. Wikipedia

Who is the oldest pitcher to hit a homerun?

pitcher Bartolo Colon
New York Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon had an interesting weekend, becoming the oldest player in MLB history to hit the first home run of his career, per MLB Stat of the Day.

Who is the youngest MLB player to hit a homerun?

It seems insignificant, aside from the fact that, at 17 years old, Brown remains the youngest player to homer in a Major League Baseball game, a feat unlikely to be duplicated. Born in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn on December 6, 1927, Brown made his debut with the Dodgers in 1944 when he was 16.

Who swung the heaviest bat in MLB?

Hall of Famer Edd Roush holds the distinction as the player who used the heaviest bat in MLB history. Roush, who debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1913, used a 48-ounce behemoth. His power statistics by modern standards are not spectacular as he only hit 68 home runs during his 18-year career.