I can think of no other player since the late great Kirby Puckett, that I have loved, admired, and enjoyed watching more than Adrian Beltre. By far one of the most honorable and respected Rangers in history.
Today he goes into the books a Texas Legend and a Hero of Baseball lore as he becomes only the 31st player to get 3,000-hits. The monumental feat makes him the 3rd 3rd baseman to ever rack up as many hits. Beltre belted a double to left field off Wade Miley in the bottom of the 4th inning of a 10 - 5 loss to the Orioles on July 30th 2017 at Globe Life Park to a packed house. He was honored by his team and family as they all joined him on the field to celebrate a life long achievement.
I have gathered a collection of articles and quotes to remember and mark this historic day. Congrats Beltre!
| In honor of #Beltre3k, enjoy Adrian’s greatest hits. |
"We thanked him for allowing us to tag along on this journey," Banister said. "You may never see this again. Gerry Fraley
"I saw the joy in their faces," Beltre said. "A lot of things you do in your career, you do for your family. My kids and my wife have been supportive over the years. This was for them.
"I really saw the joy in their faces. It was a nice moment to enjoy with my family and my wife."
taken from Gerry Fraley , Staff Writer SportsDay.DallasNews.com Contact Gerry Fraley on Twitter: @gfraley
Adrián Beltré Pérez (born April 7, 1979) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman. Originally signed as an amateur free agent he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1998, at age 19, later playing for the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox and is currently a player for the Texas Rangers. he ranks 13th in defensive Wins Above Replacement and is the fourth third baseman to reach 400 home runs and 1,500 runs batted in. Beltré is a four-time selection for the Silver Slugger Award and MLB All-Star Game, and a five-time winner of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Beltré is the all-time hits leader among Dominican-born players. The fifth major leaguer to hit at least 100 home runs for three different teams, he has hit at least 20 home runs in 12 different seasons, and in five, driven in at least 100 runs. |