Derek Jeter Ties Lou Gehrig Record Photos

Derek Jeter has tied the most hits ever by a New York Yankee which has belonged to Lou Gehrig since April 29, 1939. Jeter has gone 3 for 4 tonight so far against the Tampa Bay Rays with his third hit coming in the seventh . Lou Gehrig record was 2,721 hits in his New York Yankee career. Derek Jeter next game is against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.


New York Yankee All Time Hits
Lou Gehrig 2,721
Derek Jeter 2,721
Babe Ruth 2,518
Mickey Mantle 2,415
Bernie Williams 2,336
Joe DiMaggio 2,214
Don Mattingly 2,153
Yogi Berra 2,148

Derek Jeter Lou Gehrig Photos

Derek Jeter is four hits away from breaking Lou Gehrig record of most hits ever by a New York Yankee. Derek who is also the team captain is getting ready to take on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in a double header should have a good shot of breaking Lou record later on today. This team record for the Yankee which is stunning considering the number of all star players that have played for the New York based MLB team has stood since 1939 at 2721 hits. The New York Yankees are going to have some sort of mid game celebration when Derek Jeter captures this record