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OC Register: Major League Baseball’s 3,000-hit club


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Angels slugger Albert Pujols is the 32nd player to have eclipsed 3,000 hits in the majors. Here is a look at the men who have achieved the mark.

PETE ROSE: 4,256 hits

(Photo by The Associated Press)
(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 24 seasons, 1963-86Baseball’s all-time hits king, also known as “Charlie Hustle,” Rose batted .303 over a 24-year career with the Reds and Phillies. He broke Ty Cobb’s record in 1985 and no one has come within 900 hits of his record since he retired in 1986. He was infamously banned from baseball and barred from the Hall of Fame after it was discovered he gambled on games from 1985-87, while he was a player and manager for the Reds. Rose’s 10 seasons with 200-plus hits are tied with Ichiro Suzuki for the most 200-hit seasons in MLB history.

TY COBB: 4,191 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 24 seasons, 1905-28“The Georgia Peach” was known for his surly demeanor, but he was a heck of a hitter. He broke Cap Anson’s career hits record in 1923 and continued to add to it for five seasons before retiring. Cobb owns MLB’s career record with a .366 average, including 10 seasons in which he batted .380 or better. Incredibly, he won only one MVP award in his 24-year career with Detroit and the Philadelphia Athletics.

HANK AARON: 3,771 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 23 seasons, 1954-76Most people remember “Hammerin’ Hank” for his prodigious home runs, but that doesn’t do justice to one of the game’s best offensive players ever. Aaron batted .300 or better 14 times in his career with Milwaukee and Atlanta and led the National League in batting twice. In addition to ranking third all-time in hits and second in home runs (755), Aaron ranks first all-time in RBIs (2,297) and extra-base hits (1,477).

STAN MUSIAL: 3,630 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 22 seasons, 1941-63“Stan the Man” was a three-time NL MVP (he finished second four times, too) who was nearly impossible to strike out. In 12,721 plate appearances during his 22 seasons with the Cardinals, he struck out just 696 times (about 5 percent of the time).

TRIS SPEAKER: 3,515 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 22 seasons, 1907-28Also known as “The Gray Eagle,” Speaker was Ty Cobb’s chief rival during his career, spent mostly with Boston and Cleveland. He batted .300 or better in each of his first 10 full seasons, and in 18 of 22 seasons overall. The major leagues’ all-time leader in doubles (792) was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.

DEREK JETER: 3,465 hits

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(Photo by Alex Goodlett, Getty Images)

Career: 20 seasons, 1995-2014Jeter added another memorable moment to his illustrious career by homering at Yankee Stadium for his 3,000th hit. He became just the second player to reach the milestone via home run (Wade Boggs was the other), and the 11th to reach the milestone playing exclusively for one team.

HONUS WAGNER: 3,430 hits

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Career: 21 seasons, 1897-1917“The Flying Dutchman” won eight NL batting titles in a career spent mostly with Pittsburgh. Wagner was a member of the inaugural Hall of Fame class in 1936. In his “Historical Baseball Abstract,” Bill James called Wagner’s 1908 season the best of all-time. He played brilliant defense at shortstop, hit .354 with 109 RBIs in a year when the league ERA was 2.45. Ty Cobb called him “maybe the greatest star ever to take the diamond.”

CARL YASTRZEMSKI: 3,419 hits

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(Photo by Dave Tenenbaum, Associated Press)

Career: 23 seasons, 1963-83Yastrzemski was actually a bigger basketball star than a baseball star in high school, when he broke Jim Brown’s career scoring record in New York. He attended Notre Dame on a baseball scholarship with the intention of walking on to the basketball team as well, but he signed with the Red Sox before ever playing for the Fighting Irish. “Yaz” became a legend in Boston, where he spent his entire career. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989.

PAUL MOLITOR: 3,319 hits

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(Photo by Stephen Dunn, Getty Images via Allsport)

Career: 21 seasons, 1978-98Although he was never a dominant player, Molitor was a feared clutch hitter with a .368 career postseason average. He hit .391 in the 1993 ALCS for Toronto, then helped the Blue Jays beat the Phillies in the 1993 World Series by going 12 for 24 with two doubles, two triples and two home runs in the six-game series.

EDDIE COLLINS: 3,315 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 25 seasons, 1906-30Collins played 25 seasons with the Philadelphia A’s and Chicago White Sox, and was a part of the “Black Sox” team that threw the 1919 World Series – although Collins was not regarded to be a part of the conspiracy. Baseball historian Bill James cites him as the greatest second baseman of all-time.

WILLIE MAYS: 3,283 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 22 seasons, 1951-73Considered by many to be the greatest player of all-time, Mays was the original five-tool star. He stole as many as 40 bases in a season, hit a career-high of 52 home runs, had a career .302 average, and won 11 Gold Gloves awards as the center fielder for the New York and San Francisco Giants. He retired in 1973 after helping the New York Mets reach the World Series and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979.

EDDIE MURRAY: 3,255 hits

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(Photo by Getty Images)

Career: 21 seasons, 1977-97The only player on the list to log time with both the Dodgers and Angels, Murray was one of the game’s best players during his 12 years in Baltimore and maintained a steady output later in his career during time with the Dodgers, Mets, Indians and Angels. A switch-hitter with power, Murray hit home runs from both sides of the plate in the same game 11 times in his career, an MLB record. He is one of five players with 500 career home runs and 3,000 hits.

NAP LAJOIE: 3,242 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 21 seasons, 1896-1916Lajoie played for both the Philadelphia A’s and Phillies, as well as the Cleveland Bluebirds, who renamed themselves the Naps soon after acquiring Lajoie in 1902. Lajoie and Ty Cobb engaged in a memorable rivalry during the 1910 season, when the Chalmers Automobile Company offered a car to the winner of the batting title. The well-liked Lajoie and hated Cobb dueled until the end of the season, when Lajoie was allowed by the St. Louis Browns to reach base eight times in a season-ending doubleheader, giving Lajoie the lead. Both players were ultimately awarded the car.

CAL RIPKEN JR.: 3,184 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 21 seasons, 1981-2001Best remembered as baseball’s top iron man (he broke Lou Gehrig’s record by playing in his 2,131st consecutive game in 1995), Ripken was one of the game’s best infielders during the late 20th Century. A two-time MVP, Ripken played Gold Glove defense and was a 19-time All-Star, a testament to his immense popularity.

GEORGE BRETT: 3,154 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 21 seasons, 1973-93The fiery Brett, who grew up in El Segundo, was the heart and soul of the Royals during their glory years from 1975 until the late ’80s. Without sacrificing power, Brett was a consistent, dependable hitter. In 1980, he won the AL MVP award by hitting 24 home runs, driving in 118 runs and batting .390, the second-highest MLB season average since 1941.

PAUL WANER: 3,152 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 20 seasons, 1926-45Waner won the 1927 NL MVP by batting .380 and collecting 237 hits. He surpassed the 200-hit mark seven more times in his career. The right fielder nicknamed “Big Poison” came up with Pittsburgh and played 15 seasons there before moving on to the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves. He finished his career by playing 10 games for the Yankees over two seasons in 1944 and 1945.

ROBIN YOUNT: 3,142 hits

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(Photo by Tim DeFrisco, Getty Images)

Career: 20 seasons, 1974-93Along with George Brett, Yount was the American League’s best pure hitter in the 1970s and ’80s. The San Fernando Valley product (Taft High) was not as powerful as Brett, but he won two AL MVP awards and collected more hits in the 1980s than any other player. He broke into the majors with the Brewers at age 18 and spent his entire career in Milwaukee.

TONY GWYNN: 3,141 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 20 seasons, 1982-2001Although his pudgy frame indicated otherwise, Gwynn was a terrific all-around athlete. No one handled a bat better in his 20 years with the San Diego Padres. Gwynn, who starred in basketball and baseball at Long Beach Poly High and then San Diego State, coined the term “5.5 hole,” so named for the left-handed hitter’s ability to consistently slap the ball between the third baseman and shortstop. He recorded 200 or more hits five times, won an NL-record eight batting titles and posted the highest average since 1941 with a .394 in the strike-shortened 1994 season.

ALEX RODRIGUEZ: 3,115 hits

(Photo by Jae C. Hong, The Associated Press)
(Photo by Jae C. Hong, The Associated Press)

Career: 22 seasons, 1994-presentA-Rod got his 3,000th career hit when he hammered his 667th career home run off of then-Tigers ace Justin Verlander on June 19, 2015. He became the third player to hit a home run for his 3,000th career hit, joining Wade Boggs and Derek Jeter. He also joined Jeter as the second player to collect his 3,000th career hit in a Yankees uniform.

DAVE WINFIELD: 3,110 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 22 seasons, 1973-95Winfield’s legacy is remembered by many for his relationship with volatile former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who signed the right fielder to a 10-year contract before the 1981 season and later dubbed him “Mr. May” for his postseason failures. None of that diminishes Winfield’s Hall of Fame career. He was an incredible athlete, drafted by teams in four pro leagues (MLB, NBA, ABA, NFL). He never played a game in the minors before debuting for the Padres in 1973. He narrowly missed winning the 1984 AL batting title and helped the Blue Jays win the 1992 World Series.

ICHIRO SUZUKI: 3,089 hits

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(Photo by Ted S. Warren, The Associated Press)

Career: 18 seasons (2001-present)Playing for the Marlins in 2016, Ichiro hit a triple to right field off of Colorado Rockies pitcher Chris Rusin that carried just beyond the reach of Gerardo Parra for his 3,000th career big-league hit, joining Molitor as the only players to reach the milestone with triples. The speedy outfielder recorded 1,278 hits in nine seasons in Japan before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2001, when he won the American League Rookie of the Year and MVP. Ichiro’s 10 seasons with 200-plus hits (all consecutive) are tied with Pete Rose for the most 200-hit seasons in MLB history. Now 44, Ichiro announced on Thursday that he will spend the rest of this season in a front-office role with the Seattle Mariners, but his agent insists he is not retiring and will attempt to play again next season.

ADRIAN BELTRE: 3,075 hits

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(Photo by Jamie Squire, Getty Images)

Career: 21 seasons (1998-present)Beltre, a five-tool standout who collected his first 949 hits during seven seasons with the Dodgers, became the first player from the Dominican Republic to reach the milestone with a double on July 30, 2017. He spent time with Seattle and Boston before joining the Texas Rangers. The fifth major leaguer to hit at least 100 home runs for three different teams, he has hit at least 20 home runs in 12 different seasons, won four Silver Slugger awards and five Gold Gloves.

CRAIG BIGGIO: 3,060 hits

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(Photo by Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images)

Career: 20 seasons, 1988-2007Playing most of his career at second base and some in center field, Biggio was an equally talented hitter, fielder and baserunner. Along with fellow “Killer B” Jeff Bagwell, Biggio was a cornerstone of the Astros franchise for 20 years. His 2,850 games played was the 15th highest-total all-time.

RICKEY HENDERSON: 3,055 hits

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(Photo by Otto Greule Jr., Getty Images)

Career: 25 seasons, 1979-2003Considered the best leadoff hitter of all-time, Henderson rewrote the record books in several categories, using blinding speed, aggressive baserunning, power and plate discipline to climb into the top 25 all-time in six major statistical categories, including first in stolen bases (1,406), first in runs scored (2,295) and second in walks (2,190). He also holds the record for most home runs to lead off a game (81).

ROD CAREW: 3,055 hits

(Photo by Mark Avery, The Associated Press)
(Photo by Mark Avery, The Associated Press)

Career: 19 seasons, 1967-85Using a variety of relaxed batting stances, Carew swatted his way to averages of .330 or better 10 times in a career spent with the Angels and the Minnesota Twins. He had minimal power, but he still had 100 RBIs in 1977, when he batted .388 and won the AL MVP award. His career average of .328 is in the top 50 all-time. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.

LOU BROCK: 3,023 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 19 seasons, 1961-79Brock recorded 200 hits or more four times in a career spent mostly with the Cardinals. As great a hitter as he was, Brock was an even better baserunner. He stole 118 bases in 1974 and 938 in his career, both of which stood as all-time bests until Rickey Henderson surpassed them.

RAFAEL PALMEIRO: 3,020 hits

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(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn, Getty Images)

Career: 20 seasons, 1986-2005Considered more of a slugger than a pure hitter, Palmeiro reached 3,000 hits in July 2005. Two weeks later, he tested positive for an anabolic steroid, ruining what were first-ballot Hall of Fame credentials. Despite being one of only four players in history with 3,000 hits and 500 home runs, he fell off the Hall of Fame ballot after four years of eligibility because he received fewer than 5 percent of the vote.

CAP ANSON: 3,011 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 27 seasons, 1871-97Adrian “Cap” Anson was one of baseball’s first superstars. He broke into the majors in 1871 with the Rockford Forest Citys at 19 years old and batted .300 or better in all but three of his 27 seasons. Playing most of his career with the Chicago White Stockings/Colts, ancestors of the modern-day Cubs, he retired 11 years before the 1908 Cubs team won the World Series. He was the majors’ hits leader for 26 years until Ty Cobb broke his record in 1923.

WADE BOGGS: 3,010 hits

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(Photo by Scott Halleran, Getty Images)

Career: 20 seasons, 1982-1999In an era dominated by sluggers, Boggs proved you didn’t need power numbers to be a star. Though he played 100 games or more in all but two seasons, Boggs surpassed 10 home runs in a season just twice. A career .328 hitter and five-time AL batting champion with the Boston Red Sox, Boggs won a World Series with the 1996 Yankees, a year in which the then-38-year-old third baseman batted .311 and made his 12th consecutive All-Star Game.

AL KALINE: 3,007 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 22 seasons, 1953-1974No player represented the Detroit Tigers better than Kaline, who played all 22 seasons in the Motor City. He routinely hit 20-plus home runs while finishing among AL leaders in batting (his lone batting title came in 1955). He did it with minimal fanfare, which went instead to contemporaries like Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle. He was a noted clutch hitter, evidenced by his .379 average against St. Louis in the 1968 World Series.

ALBERT PUJOLS: 3,000 hits

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(Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Career: 18 seasons, 2001-presentOne of four players with 600 career home runs and 3,000 hits, the three-time NL MVP (2005, 2008, 2009) was named Sports Illustrated’s Player of the Decade. During 11 outstanding seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, the Dominican slugger helped the team win two World Series titles. The six-time Silver Slugger winner twice led the NL in home runs and is tied with Alex Rodriguez for most 100-RBI seasons (14) in MLB history. Pujols signed a 10-year, $254 million free-agent contract with the Angels in December of 2011, and while injuries and age have slowed him a bit he’s still got several seasons to keep adding to his staggering totals. Pujols’ .560 career slugging percentage is higher than any of the players with 3,000 hits.

ROBERT CLEMENTE: 3,000 hits

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(Photo by The Associated Press)

Career: 22 seasons, 1955-1972Tragically, Clemente is the only player to reach 3,000 hits in his final MLB at-bat. One of the best all-around players of his generation, he is arguably the best right fielder of all time. Clemente won four batting titles with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1966 NL MVP award. A noted humanitarian who opened doors for Latino players, Clemente was killed on New Year’s Eve 1972, when a plane he was riding in, overloaded with supplies for earthquake victims in Nicaragua, crashed immediately after takeoff in Puerto Rico.

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