July 9, 2011: Derek Jeter collects hit No. 3,000

Derek Jeter, No. 2, of the New York Yankees waves to the crowd after the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees connects on career hit No. 3,000. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees runs the base after his third-inning home run, his 3,000th career hit. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees celebrates career hit No. 3,000. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees waves to the crowd after the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter gives a friendly pat to Rays second baseman Sean Rodriguez after he doubled in the 5th inning. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees celebrates career hit No. 3,000. (July 9, 2011)

of the New York Yankees of the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter and his bat as he comes to bat in the 5th inning. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees celebrates career hit No. 3,000, a third-inning home run, against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees warms up before playing against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after career hit #3,000, a third inning home run, against David Price (not pictured) of the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Joe Girardi hugs Derek Jeter after hit No. 3000. (July 9, 2011)

Jorge Posada has a big hug for Derek Jeter after hit No. 3,000. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter strokes a solo home run in the third inning for career hit No. 3,000. (July 9, 2011)

All eyes are on Derek Jeter as he stands in the on-deck circle in the first inning. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after career hit No. 3,000, a third-inning home run. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after career hit No. 3,000. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees celebrates career hit No. 3,000, a third-inning home run against David Price. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees celebrates career hit No. 3,000, a third-inning home run against David Price. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees celebrates career hit #3,000, a third inning home run, against David Price (not pictured) of the Tampa Bay Rays at home plate with his teammates at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter 2 of the New York Yankees celebrates career hit No. 3,000. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees celebrates career hit No. 3,000. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees connects on career hit No. 3,000, a third inning home run, at Yankee Stadium (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees connects on career hit #3,000, a third inning home run, at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

David Price #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees takes the field to play against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees runs up the line after hitting a single for career hit 2999 while playing against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Derek Jeter, No. 2 of the New York Yankees, hits a single for career hit 2,999 while playing against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. (July 9, 2011)

Reggie Jackson keeps a close eye on Derek Jeter as he tosses a ball with a teammate before the game. (July 9, 2011)

Reggie Jackson gives advice to Derek Jeter before the game.(July 9, 2011)

Reggie Jackson, Don Zimmer and baseball writer Bill Madden chat during batting practice. (July 7, 2011)

Derek Jeter poses for a photo with a fan. (July 9, 2011)