Legacy of loyalty fades as players shift teams in MLB

Brooks Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski lead MLB history with 23 seasons each on a single team, representing the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox, respectively. Al Kaline and Stan Musial follow closely with 22 seasons, each iconic in their own right for the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals. Legendary names like George Brett, Cal Ripken Jr., and Derek Jeter each logged 21 seasons, solidifying their legacies with the Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Yankees. On the active front, Mike Trout and Jose Altuve are tied with 15 seasons for the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros, respectively. Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals boasts 14 seasons. The landscape of team loyalty evolves, but these players remain symbols of dedication in the modern era of MLB.