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Major Nikon

(36,900 posts) Sun Jul 30, 2017, 10:20 AM Jul 2017

Beltre is at 2,999 hits

There's a good chance he'll go over 3,000 today so those interested might want to watch it. It's a day game at 2pm Texas time. I'm going to be there.

If he makes it today he'll be the 31st player to do so. If he manages to finish his career with over 500 HR, he'll also be one of only 6 to be in both the 3,000 club and the 500 club, and will insure he'll be a first ballot HOFer.

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Beltre is at 2,999 hits (Original Post) Major Nikon Jul 2017 OP

One of the most consistent players I've ever seen. Bleacher Creature Jul 2017 #1

One of the best 3rd basemen to ever play the game Major Nikon Jul 2017 #3

Did he ever play for the Mariners? Mme. Defarge Jul 2017 #2

Yes Major Nikon Jul 2017 #4

I fell in love with baseball Mme. Defarge Jul 2017 #5

3,000! teach1st Jul 2017 #6

Awesome to be there Major Nikon Jul 2017 #7

... Major Nikon Jul 2017 #8

Bleacher Creature

(11,430 posts)

1. One of the most consistent players I've ever seen.

Reply to Major Nikon (Original post)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 10:31 AM

Jul 2017

He was a little spotty early on with the Dodgers, but has been an absolute hitting machine for almost two decades.

Major Nikon

(36,900 posts)

3. One of the best 3rd basemen to ever play the game

Reply to Bleacher Creature (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:23 AM

Jul 2017

He still fields the ball like a player in his 20's. He's also just an all around great guy that everyone loves, including the ump crews and the other teams.

Mme. Defarge

(8,522 posts)

2. Did he ever play for the Mariners?

Reply to Major Nikon (Original post)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:12 AM

Jul 2017

Major Nikon

(36,900 posts)

4. Yes

Reply to Mme. Defarge (Reply #2)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:24 AM

Jul 2017

He's mostly known for his time at the Dodgers and Rangers, but he was a Mariner for a while.

Mme. Defarge

(8,522 posts)

5. I fell in love with baseball

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #4)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 02:21 PM

Jul 2017

watching Ichiro.

teach1st

(5,966 posts)

6. 3,000!

Reply to Major Nikon (Original post)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 03:46 PM

Jul 2017

Congratulations, Mr. Beltre!

Major Nikon

(36,900 posts)

7. Awesome to be there

Reply to teach1st (Reply #6)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 06:16 PM

Jul 2017

I suggest if anyone else is at the threshold of such an awesome moment, don't hesitate to go.

Best game I've been to in a very long time, even though the Rangers lost.

Major Nikon

(36,900 posts)

8. ...

Reply to Major Nikon (Original post)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 06:25 PM

Jul 2017

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