Contrary to reports, Derek Jeter is NOT in the all-time top ten in hits

Contrary to reports, Derek Jeter is NOT in the all-time top ten in hits.

I'm not sure how the AP concluded that he tied Mays for 10th place, but he actually tied Mays for 11th place. He needs 32 more to tie Eddie Collins and enter the top 10. If he gets 36 more, he'll tie Molitor for 9th. The Yankees have only 19 more games, and Jeter gets 4.3 at-bats per game, so he'll get about 82 more. Therefore he'll have to hit about .390 to catch Collins this year, and around .440 to catch Molitor. Probably not gonna happen.

On the other hand, another 25 hits this year and just 128 next year (his worst season was 156, and that was in a mere 119 games) will vault him into the #6 spot of all time by passing Collins, Molitor, Yaz, Honus Wagner and Cap Anson. If he stays healthy he'll pass Musial and Speaker the following year, which would elevate him to the #4 spot, behind only Rose, Cobb and Aaron. A lofty perch indeed.

You have to tip your hat to the old geezer. He only needs a couple of healthy .250 seasons to reach that #4 spot, but he's playing much better than that. In fact, he's still performing at his career average. His OPS of .813 this year is just below his career mark, and his .323 batting average is just above it. His extra-base hit total is right on his lifetime pace: in his career he's averaged 29 doubles and 14 homers per 141 games; through this year's 141 games he has 30 doubles and 15 dingers.