Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Cy Young 's career is seen as a bridge from baseball 's earliest days to its modern era ; he pitched against stars such as Cap Anson , already an established player when the National League was first formed in 1876 , as well as against Eddie Collins , who played until 1930 .
Simplified: Cy Young 's career is seen as a bridge from baseball 's earliest days to its modern era .