Derek Jeter (the Yankees starting shortstop) reached a career milestone by getting 3000 hits in his career. He is the first ever Yankee to get that goal and he is the 28th player in the history of baseball to do this. And there is a long list of Yankee players that have made the hall of fame, which haven't gotten this goal. That is one huge goal to accomplish as an MLB player and is sure to give you an easy ride to the hall of fame!
In Derek's first at bat he got a single up the middle. On his second at bat he hit a solo homerun to get the 3000 career hit mark. There is no better way to break a record like that, especially at your home field. (Yankee stadium) The fan that caught the ball even gave the ball immediately back to Derek Jeter after the game.
Derek had an unbelievable game. Not only the fact that he broke the milestone, he also had some very clutch hits in helping his team to win and he went 5 for 5. (5 hits) It was Derek's day and nothing was going to stop him. The Yankees ended up winning the game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Devil Rays are also in the Yankees division which helped them get a bigger lead in the division/wild card race they are fighting for.
With all of the Derek Jeter injury talks that were going on; people probably doubt that he has health issues after this game.
Some other accomplishments Derek Jeter has in his career are:
· 12 time American league all-star
· 5 American League gold glove award (shortstop)
· USA Today High School Player of the Year
· All-star game most valuable player award
· World series MVP award
Derek also has many other minor accomplishments, but these are the major ones he has in the MLB. Derek is an incredible baseball player and people are questioning if he will one day earn the 4000 hit milestone. I think that he will have to play 5-8 more seasons and get around 150 hits per season. Even if he reaches the 3500 hit mark it will be amazing. Very few players in baseball have ever done that.
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