Derek Jeter

Derek Did It!

The Captain turned back the clock to become the first Yankee to join MLB's esteemed 3,000-hit club. Ian O'Connor » No. 3,000 a HR » Yankees 5, Rays 4  Jeter tributes » Top 10 moments

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JETER TESTIMONIALS

Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams

What makes Derek Jeter great? Former and current athletes, from New York and beyond, reflect on The Captain's career.  Stars speak »

3,000 HITS FOR ONE FRANCHISE

Player Team Hits
Ty Cobb Tigers 3,901
Stan Musial Cardinals 3,630
Hank Aaron Braves 3,600
Carl Yastrzemski Red Sox 3,419
Pete Rose Reds 3,358
Derek Jeter Yankees 3,304
Willie Mays Giants 3,187
Cal Ripken Orioles 3,184
George Brett Royals 3,154
Robin Yount Brewers 3,142
Tony Gwynn Padres 3,141
Craig Biggio Astros 3,060
Al Kaline Tigers 3,007
Roberto Clemente Pirates 3,000

JETER'S MILESTONE HITS

No. Opponent Pitcher Date
1 Mariners Tim Belcher 5/30/95
500 Tigers Bryce Florie 7/20/98
1,000 Tigers Steve Sparks 9/25/00
1,500 Orioles Pat Hentgen 8/16/03
2,000 Royals Scott Elarton 5/26/06
2,500 Orioles Radhames Liz 8/22/08
2,722 Orioles Chris Tillman 9/11/09
3,000 Rays David Price 7/09/11

STUB FLUB

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Just 10,709 fans saw Derek Jeter's first career hit. Ted Bishop was one of them -- and he doesn't even remember it.  Ted Bishop » Passport »

JETER METER: COUNTDOWN TO 3,000 HITS

3,000!

Derek Jeter

The Cap'n did it!

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PLAYER CARD: DEREK SANDERSON JETER

Nickname: The Captain
Birth Date: June 26, 1974
Birth Place: Pequannock, N.J.
Age: 37 Weight: 195 lbs. Height: 6-3
Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 1992 (6th)
Experience: 16 years World Series Rings: 5

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THE CAPTAIN'S GREATEST HITS

Derek Jeter

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YANKEES ALL-TIME HIT LEADERS

Rank Player Hits
1. Derek Jeter 3,304
2. Lou Gehrig 2,721
3. Babe Ruth 2,518
4. Mickey Mantle 2,415
5. Bernie Williams 2,336
6. Joe DiMaggio 2,214
7. Don Mattingly 2,153
8. Yogi Berra 2,148
9. Bill Dickey 1,969
10. Earle Combs 1,866

MOST WORLD SERIES TITLES, 3,000 HIT CLUB

Player Rings
Eddie Collins 6
Derek Jeter 5
Pete Rose 3
Stan Musial 3
Tris Speaker 3

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