Mid-Life Crisis: Top 5 Current MLB Players Over 40

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 26: Baseball icon Yogi Berra looks on at Clark Sports Center during the 2009 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 26, 2009 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Okay, they aren't that old, but they are old.

These players are right into the middle of their respevtive journies here on earth, and here's an article dedicated to all those men who are here now, too.

Continuing, these are players who have sustained great careers, and are doing good now. My only requirements are that you are fourty as of this day (sorry, Mariano Riverea,) and that you played in the last year. So, finally, here is the article.

5: Gary Sheffield

CHICAGO - AUGUST 28: Gary Sheffield #10 of the New York Mets strikes out to end a game against the Chicago Cubs on August 28, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Mets 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The only hitter on my list, he has hit his 500 homers, and is now most likely into the Hall of Fame. He will be remembered for his funky batting stance, where he doesn't stop waving the bat around.

4: John Smoltz

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 20: Pitcher John Smoltz #29 of the Boston Red Sox on July 20, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Only pitcher with 200 wins and 100 saves. A career ERA of 3.32, one of the best in the game. When this guy finally hangs his glove up, he'll be in Coopersville.

3: Tom Glavine

WASHINGTON - APRIL 30: Pitcher Tom Glavine #47 of the Atlanta Braves watches his team take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 30, 2008 in Washington, D.C. The Nationals defeated the Braves 3-2 in 12 innnings. (Photo by Doug Benc/Gett

Curently a free agent after being given the boot by his former team, the Braves, the 305 win pitcher is among the best in the game. This may have been his last stint with a baseball team, however. We'll see how things play out.

2: Randy Johnson

WASHINGTON - JUNE 04: Randy Johnson #51 of the San Francisco Giants tips his hat to the crowd after winning his 300th career game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 4, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Giants won the game 5-1. (Photo b

Perhaps the best lefty ever to pitch in baseball, he has his 300 wins, and the 44 year old is ready for Cooperstown. Although, keep in mind he has had some really good saesons recently, he might stay and play for a while.

1: Trevor Hoffman

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 28: Closer Trevor Hoffman #51 of the Padres celebrates the final out of the 9th inning against the San Francisco Giants as the Padres clinch the National League West with a 9-1 win on September 28, 2005 at Petco Park in San Diego, C

Trevor Hoffman is the all-time leader in saves, and already has a spot reserved for him in Cooperstown, New York. Enough said. Number one, no one competes.