MLB Deep Cut #26 Board: Name a player who played 21+ seasons in the majors.

About this Board

On Monday, October 19, 2 players took on MLB Deep Cut #26: “Name a player who played 21+ seasons in the majors.” The prompt had 98 valid answers, and players found 5 of them. Correct answers score more the fewer people name them, so the deepest cuts are the ones worth the most.

Answers and recap (spoilers)

The most popular answer was Rickey Henderson, named by 100% of players. The rarest correct answer anyone found was Steve Carlton (1 player, 78 points). The day's Sleeper, Steve Carlton, was found by 1 player.

Named by players

Rickey Henderson (Rickey Henderson (OF · ATH, NYY, ATH, TOR, ATH, SD, LAA, ATH, NYM, SEA, SD, BOS, LAD · 1979–2003)): 2 players, 100%, 5 points. 25 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Ty Cobb (Ty Cobb (OF · DET, ATH · 1905–1928)): 1 player, 50%, 18 points. 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Nolan Ryan (Nolan Ryan (P · NYM, LAA, HOU, TEX · 1966–1993)): 1 player, 50%, 76 points. 27 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Tommy John (Tommy John (P · CLE, CWS, LAD, NYY, LAA, ATH, NYY · 1963–1989)): 1 player, 50%, 77 points. 26 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Steve Carlton (Steve Carlton (P · STL, PHI, SF, CWS, CLE, MIN · 1965–1988)): 1 player, 50%, 78 points. 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)

Nobody named

Pete Rose: 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Albert Pujols: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Carl Yastrzemski: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Hank Aaron: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Eddie Murray: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Omar Vizquel: 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Barry Bonds: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Reggie Jackson: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Stan Musial: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Cal Ripken Jr.: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Willie Mays: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Alex Rodriguez: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Dave Winfield: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Brooks Robinson: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Adrian Beltre: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Miguel Cabrera: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Rusty Staub: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Tony Perez: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Eddie Collins: 25 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Harold Baines: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Frank Robinson: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Graig Nettles: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Al Kaline: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
George Brett: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Tris Speaker: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Honus Wagner: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Joe Morgan: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Jim Thome: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Paul Molitor: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Mel Ott: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Gary Sheffield: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Ken Griffey Jr.: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Darrell Evans: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Ivan Rodriguez: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Rabbit Maranville: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Andre Dawson: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Babe Ruth: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Julio Franco: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Tim Raines: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Willie McCovey: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Bill Buckner: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Carlton Fisk: 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Ted Simmons: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Ron Fairly: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Willie Stargell: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Harmon Killebrew: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Jimmy Dykes: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Rogers Hornsby: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Bobby Wallace: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Phil Cavarretta: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Tim McCarver: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Rick Dempsey: 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Bob O'Farrell: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Jesse Orosco: 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Dennis Eckersley: 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
John Franco: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
LaTroy Hawkins: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Rich Gossage: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Hoyt Wilhelm: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Jim Kaat: 25 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Lindy McDaniel: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Tom Gordon: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Walter Johnson: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Red Ruffing: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Rick Honeycutt: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Greg Maddux: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
John Smoltz: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Charlie Hough: 25 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Phil Niekro: 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Tom Glavine: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Roger Clemens: 24 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Don Sutton: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Warren Spahn: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Early Wynn: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Gaylord Perry: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
David Wells: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Dennis Martinez: 23 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Sad Sam Jones: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Jamie Moyer: 25 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Bert Blyleven: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Joe Niekro: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Waite Hoyt: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Danny Darwin: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Ted Lyons: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Eppa Rixey: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Randy Johnson: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Jack Quinn: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Jerry Reuss: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Herb Pennock: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Frank Tanana: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Mike Morgan: 22 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Bartolo Colon: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)
Rich Hill: 21 seasons in the majors (AL/NL)

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