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I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Derek Jeter Will Not Get 3,000 In Cincinnati

New York Yankees shortstop, Derek Jeter, is six hits short of becoming the 28th player in major league history.   He would also be the first to get his 3,000th while in a Yankee uniform and all 3,000 in pinstripes.

Jeter left the Monday night game against the Cleveland Indians with a strained right calf after a single earlier in the game became his 2,994th career hit.

Jeter was placed on the 15-day disabled list, insuring that he will not get the milestone hit against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.  The Yankees vistit GABP for the second time, beginning on Monday, June 20.

The shortstop from Kalamazoo, MI has 68 hits in 293 at bats to this point on the season, a .260 batting average.  That mark is his lowest since 1995, his rookie season.

If he continues at that rate and gets 600 at bats, he would finish the season with 3,150 hits.  That total would put him in the top 17 all-time, passing Tony Gwynn and Robin Yount.


By Jerry Dowling

Posted by Gary Schatz at 8:48 PM

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