Freeman enters Thursday's action with exactly a .300 average. His batting average last season was .282, so he will have to ...

Lloyd and Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates also accomplished the feat on Sept. 15, 1938. 2022 — Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers becomes the 33rd member of the 3,000 hit club.

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The last player to join the 3000-hit club is Miguel Cabrera, who made history in 2022. He also finished his career with a .307 average, won a World Series, and was a great first baseman.