Derek Jeter New York Yankee's captain reached the career milestone 3,000th hit on Saturday- July 9, 2011 at Yankee Stadium, and while many who have joined the 3K club find that to be memorable enough, Jeter made sure the hit really counted.
Derek Sanderson Jeter is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop who has played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He has served as the Yankees' team captain since 2003.[1] Jeter's presence in the Yankees' lineup, highlighted by his hitting prowess, played an instrumental role in the team's late 1990s dynasty.[2] On July 9, 2011, Jeter became the first Yankee player to ever hit 3,000 hits in his career, and the 28th in baseball history to do so.
Derek Sanderson Jeter is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop who has played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He has served as the Yankees' team captain since 2003.[1] Jeter's presence in the Yankees' lineup, highlighted by his hitting prowess, played an instrumental role in the team's late 1990s dynasty.[2] On July 9, 2011, Jeter became the first Yankee player to ever hit 3,000 hits in his career, and the 28th in baseball history to do so.
Comments
Post a Comment