Big news this week as Spot Starters favorite, Derek Jeter, tied Lou Gehrig for the most hits ever in a Yankees uniform with 2,721 hits.
That’s an impressive total and Jeter and Gehrig each had phenomenal careers. Gehrig is in the Hall of Fame and Jeter is as close to a Hall of Fame lock as you can find. However, did you know that three Tigers had more hits wearing the Old English D as Jeter and Gehrig have had in Pinstripes.
Here’s the rundown on the Tigers all-time hits leaders. Just for fun.
Ty Cobb: 3,900
Al Kaline: 3,007
Charlie Gehringer: 2,839
Harry Heilmann: 2,499
Sam Crawford: 2,466
Lou Whitaker: 2,369
Alan Trammell: 2,365
Bobby Veach: 1,859
Norm Cash: 1,793
Donie Bush: 1,745
The current Tiger with the most hits as a Tiger is Brandon Inge who r ...
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Article written by Blake VandeBunte
Comparing Derek Jeter to the Greatest Detroit Tigers Hitters of All-Time
Posted: 11th September 2009 by Blake VandeBunte in MLBComments Off on Comparing Derek Jeter to the Greatest Detroit Tigers Hitters of All-Time