Photos: Miguel Cabrera gets 3,000th career hit
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has gotten the 3,000th hit of his decorated career, becoming the 33rd major leaguer to reach the mark and the first player from Venezuela to accomplish the feat.
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera connects for his 3,000th hit during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera reacts on first base after his 3,000th career hit during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is greeted by the first base coach after his hitting his 3,000th career hit during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is greeted Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Iglesias after his 3,000th career hit during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Rockies, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is greeted by the first base coach after his hitting his 3,000th career hit during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is greeted by teammates after his 3,000th career hit during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Rockies, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera greets his family after his 3,000th career hit during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Rockies, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Miguel Cabrera reached the 3,000-hit mark on a weekend afternoon in front of an adoring crowd at his home ballpark.
Little did Joe Maddon know how prophetic he would sound when the Angels manager was asked before Tuesday night’s game.
The right-handed pitcher was the first overall pick of a draft that produced Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Kris Bryant.
Buck Showalter has been named the National League Manager of the Year.