New York Yankee shortstop, Derek Jeter, hit the career milestone 3,000th hit on Saturday 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.
In the end, the game was not only groundbreaking for his career and the player’s first homer at Yankee Stadium since last July, he also scored the game’s winning RBI. With today’s hit, Jeter joins the MLB’s 3,000 Hit Club, which includes Pete Rose and Ty Cobb (who also went on to reach the 4000 Hit Club), as well as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Tony Gwynn, and Lou Brock.
Here are some of our favorite fan reactions to Jeter’s historic moment from Twitter.
“I just heard that Derek Jeter has 3,000 hits and I feel like the biggest idiot because I couldn’t even name ONE of his songs.” — @JenKirkman
“What an awesome day for Derek Jeter. Much respect for a guy who always seems to do things the right way. #ClassAct” — @JJWatt
“#Seriously, congrats 2 derek jeter on his milestone. #mr3000 that’s plaques on plaques on plaques lmao. — @j_o_dolla
“Today my future husband (Derek Jeter) hit his 3000th hit 🙂 #proudfuturetrophywife” — @dellalovesheath
“Sincere congratulations to Derek Jeter for his 3000 hits. Even though I have hated every single one of them.” — @kentremendous
Also, watch these fans as they give the moment their own brand of color commentary:
