Albert Pujols joined the 3,000 hit club with a single in the fifth inning Friday during the Angels’ 5-0 win over the Mariners.…
Albert Pujols joined the 3,000 hit club with a single in the fifth inning Friday during the Angels’ 5-0 win over the Mariners. He is only the fourth player in history to hit 600 home runs and along with 3,000 hits.
While the baseball world is celebrating his milestone accomplishment, it’s easy to overlook just how monumental 3,000 hits are. But thanks to this mesmerizing graphic from the MLB, we can see where every single one of Pujols’ hits landed.
Congratulations to Albert Pujols on 3000 Hits. Let’s take a look at what 3000 hits looks like over time… Amazing! pic.twitter.com/rb7ka9viZZ
Just beautiful. #Pujols3k pic.twitter.com/G5lDMqS5Xf
More on Pujols from USA TODAY Sports ‘ Bob Nightengale:
« Getting 3,000 hits mean the most as far as individual numbers, » Pujols tells USA TODAY Sports, « more than the home runs, more than anything, But I’ll tell you that 2,000 RBI is pretty close. That’s pretty special. »
Indeed, by the end of the season, Pujols and Hank Aaron should be the only players in history to have at least 3,000 hits, 2,000 RBI and 600 homers.
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