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1. Most members of the 3000 hit club got their careers underway in their early 20s. Which of the following, best known for his time in Seattle, did not record his first MLB hit until the age of 27?
2. This man had one of the greatest ten year runs in the history of baseball, but when he left St. Louis for free agency, he had a precipitous decline. Despite this, he still was able to hit over 650 home runs and 650 doubles.
3. This slick fielding third baseman had a long 21 year career playing for the Dodgers, Mariners, and Rangers for most of it. He ended with 3166 hits.
4. This man won an incredible 12 batting titles, and is one of the few to reach 4000 hits, including 3900 with the Tigers.
5. This all-around baseball great with the Pirates was known for his humanitarian efforts and his life was cut short, but he was able to collect his 3000th and final hit before his untimely demise.
6. This Giant, one of the greatest hitters of all time, was just 65 hits short of 3000. He led the league 10 times in on base percentage, and had the most walks in MLB history when he retired.
7. This man was the definition of a five-tool player. Also a Giant, he won 12 gold gloves, had over 300 stolen bases, a career average over .300, and more than 600 home runs. Who is this legend?
8. With over 3500 hits, 725 doubles, and seven batting titles, who is this incredible hitter whose career spanned 22 seasons with one team, known for the birds on the bat?
9. This player played his entire 21 year career with Baltimore, and racked up 3184 hits. He is perhaps better known for his connection with Lou Gehrig.
10. Also known as "the Captain" or "Mr. November," this man collected 3465 hits while also winning 5 World Series with the Yankees.
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