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.
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 3k Hits.txt
Became the 20th pitcher to record 3,000 strikeouts on July 2, 2025, in front of a home crowd at Dodger Stadium. Mohammad Rizwan The quest for 3,000 hits is a story of endurance