The youngest teams in the league have struggled to stay out of the cellar this year. But being older and more experienced hasn`t helped some teams. Here is a look at the average age of each major league team, from the youngest to the oldest. (Through games of August 5)
National League
Team Avg.
Houston Astros 27.12
Philadelphia Phillies 27.96
Atlanta Braves 28.35
CHICAGO CUBS 28.36
Montreal Expos 28.46
Cincinnati Reds 28.66
St. Louis Cardinals 28.92
San Francisco Giants 28.97
San Diego Padres 29.36
Pittsburgh Pirates 29.65
New York Mets 30.04
Los Angeles Dodgers 30.46
American League
Team Avg.
Cleveland Indians 26.76
Seattle Mariners 28.29
Baltimore Orioles 28.57
Kansas City Royals 28.59
Minnesota Twins 28.75
California Angels 29.11
Milwaukee Brewers 29.19
Texas Rangers 29.30
CHICAGO WHITE SOX 29.58
New York Yankees 29.70
Toronto Blue Jays 29.99
Detroit Tigers 30.44
Boston Red Sox 30.65
Oakland Athletics 31.74
