Nolan Arenado, the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman, is navigating the challenges of aging in Major League Baseball at 35, dealing with physical ailments while maintaining a strong performance this season with a .256 batting average, eight homers, and 30 RBIs. As MLB trends younger, older players face declining productivity, with 35-and-older hitters recording just 5.6 WAR this season, a significant drop from previous decades. Factors contributing to this shift include the rise of analytics favoring younger talent, increased pitching velocity, and the need for veteran players to adapt their training regimens. Arenado’s success is attributed to his willingness to embrace change and work diligently, as noted by his manager Torey Lovullo.
