Next to 3000 hits? Maybe no one?

[cgjackson222]

Its obviously early times, but if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stays healthy he has a chance.

He has over career 1,000 hits and is only 26 and averaged 180 hits/season between 2021-2023.

[JustinD]

I am in the boat that there is not a current player I see doing it. The discussion about all the money available to players is a decent reason as to why for many it’s not an important item.

If you have hundreds of millions in your mid thirties, where is the incentive to miss family time, risk health and possibly do an ugly fade into obscurity by playing too long? The security was once a good reason to do it, now unless you have a huge money situation or an ugly divorce you can call it at a decent time and walk away secure for life.

Cabrera broke 3k, however the contract albatross he was for the money and the consistent injuries and poor hitting streaks from 2018 on made him a divisive player with the fan base here in Detroit. I personally think it hurt his reputation pushing it a few years too far. The local sports radio jocks basically had a daily discussion on cutting him for the exemption on the regular.

[jbhofmann]

Machado could quietly go 500/3000.

150 hits for 7 years gets him to 3000
20 HR for 7 years gets him to 500

7 years gets him in there before 40.

His defense mixed with that is a wild combo and he typically doesn't get much fanfare

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by jbhofmann

Machado could quietly go 500/3000.

150 hits for 7 years gets him to 3000
20 HR for 7 years gets him to 500

7 years gets him in there before 40.

His defense mixed with that is a wild combo and he typically doesn't get much fanfare

Machado only averaged 158 hits per season over the past 4 years (before this one) at age 28-31 so it seems a stretch to think he could average 150 a season as he gets older. More likely is that he would need maybe 2 more seasons playing which isn't impossible if he stays reasonably healthy and wants to do it.

[packs]

Jose Ramirez might have an outside shot. Should finish the season with somewhere between 1650 and 1700 hits. He’s 32 and more or less is good for 150 games a season. He doesn’t seem to be slowing down either. Currently in line for his third 30-30 season as a third baseman. He’s out of this world.

[Brent G.]

I agree with Bobby Witt Jr. -- the guy lives for baseball and I can see him playing a very long time. He could steal a lot more bases, but I think limiting his attempts has kept him healthy. He could go on a real tear for the next decade.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by packs

Jose Ramirez might have an outside shot. Should finish the season with somewhere between 1650 and 1700 hits. He’s 32 and more or less is good for 150 games a season. He doesn’t seem to be slowing down either. Currently in line for his third 30-30 season as a third baseman. He’s out of this world.

I thought about him and also Betts as possibilities but they would have to remain really productive into their very late 30s which seems relatively unlikely. Machado with 2000 already at age 32 seems more likely although still a longshot IMO. That said, Ramirez for sure is a great and underappreciated player.

[bigfanNY]

Altuve and Machado both look like they have a real shot. Altuve will end the season needing 600 hits with 5 years till 40. It would be a shame if a lockout derailed their chances. As much as I hate Altuve he is an amazing player and fun to watch if he's not playing my Yankees.