Comparing Derek Jeter to the Greatest Detroit Tigers Hitters of All-Time

September 11, 2009   ·   Blake VandeBunte   ·   Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees

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.

1. Ty Cobb: 3,900
2. Al Kaline: 3,007
3. Charlie Gehringer: 2,839
4. Harry Heilmann: 2,499
5. Sam Crawford: 2,466
6. Lou Whitaker: 2,369
7. Alan Trammell: 2,365
8. Bobby Veach: 1,859
9. Norm Cash: 1,793
10. Donie Bush: 1,745

The current Tiger with the most hits as a Tiger is Brandon Inge who ranks 33rd with 882.  There are also 28 Tigers have had least 1,000 hits with the club.

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