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Both are currently the closest active players to the mark, with Freeman at 2,431 and Altuve at 2,388 hits as of early 2026. Clayton Kershaw

: The "club" includes icons like Ty Cobb, who was the first to reach 4,000 hits and remains the youngest to reach 3,000 at age 34. 3k Hits.txt

Recently became the fastest batsman to reach 3,000 T20I runs (79 innings), surpassing Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. Alternative Interpretations Both are currently the closest active players to

Became the 20th pitcher to record 3,000 strikeouts on July 2, 2025, in front of a home crowd at Dodger Stadium. Mohammad Rizwan Current Milestones and Chasers (April 2026) Milestone Type

: An even smaller subset of this group belongs to the 3,000/500/.300 club —players with 3,000 hits, 500 home runs, and a .300 career batting average. This elite tier includes Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Miguel Cabrera . Current Milestones and Chasers (April 2026) Milestone Type Key Figures Status/Details Active Chasers Freddie Freeman & José Altuve

The quest for 3,000 hits is a story of endurance. To reach it, a player must typically average 150 hits per season for 20 years.