Who's In The 3,000 Hit Club?

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Roberto Clemente (3,000)Derek Jeter (3,004)Al Kaline (3,007)Wade Boggs (3,010)Rafael Palmeiro (3.020)Lou Brock (3,023)Rod Carew (3,053)Rickey Henderson (3,055)Craig Biggio (3,060)Dave Winfield (3,110)Tony Gwynn (3,141)Robin Yount (3,142)Paul Waner (3,152)George Brett (3,154)Cal Ripken Jr. (3,184)Nap LajoieEddie Murray (3,255)Willie Mays (3,283)Eddie Collins (3,315)Paul Molitor (3,319)Honus Wagner (3,415)Cap Anson (3,418)Carl Yastrzemski (3,419)Tris Speaker (3,514)Stan Musial (3,630)Hank Aaron (3,771)Ty Cobb (4,191)Pete Rose (4,256)

Pete Rose hit a single to reach 3,000 on May 5, 1978 while playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Charlie Hustle would have been an automatic addition to the Hall of Fame if not for accusations that he gambled on baseball games while playing for and managing the Reds. Despite 3 World Series rings, three batting titles, one MVP award, two Gold Gloves, 17 All Star appearances and the Rookie of the Year Award, Rose is permanently banned from the Hall of Fame.

Pete Rose (4,256)

Pete Rose hit a single to reach 3,000 on May 5, 1978 while playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Charlie Hustle would have been an automatic addition to the Hall of Fame if not for accusations that he gambled on baseball games while playing for and managing the Reds. Despite 3 World Series rings, three batting titles, one MVP award, two Gold Gloves, 17 All Star appearances and the Rookie of the Year Award, Rose is permanently banned from the Hall of Fame.

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