94-year-old Eagan man plays softball in eighth decade article A 94-year-old baseball player has now played in eight decades thanks to a group of Minnesotans who brought him into their game. (FOX 9) - As people get older, it can be harder to find ways to stay active, but a 94-year-old man in the south Twin Cities metro area has found his own unique field of dreams. Every week, a group of alumni from the University of St. Thomas and their kids get together for a little recreation. This week, one of the players on the Polecats softball team has much more experience than the others.