Kaat's 25-year pitching career, spanning 625 starts and 273 relief appearances, was unmatched at the time of his retirement, and since then, only two other hurlers have surpassed his mark: Tommy John (26 seasons), and then, Nolan Ryan (27 seasons). More @Wikipedia
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