MLB players born in 1840
3 MLB players on file were born in 1840. The first born in 1840 to play in the MLB were Billy West and Nealy Phelps, in 1876. Every season since 1876 is on file.
Former MLB players born in 1840 (3)
Birth dates as ESPN lists them. Best career first: WAR in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.