This day in baseball: Lajoie hits 3,000 Posted on September 27, 2017September 27, 2019 by Precious Sanders On September 27, 1914, Cleveland’s Nap Lajoie became just the third player in baseball history to reach 3,000 hits, joining Cap Anson and Honus Wagner. His 3,000th hit was a double off New York’s Marty McHale as the Indians won 5-3 at League Park. Nap Lajoie, c. 1908 (New York Public Library) Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditSkypeMoreLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrEmailLike this:Like Loading... Related