Can Manny Machado reach 3000 hits?

[brucewayne]

Manny currently has 1698 hits. He is 31 years old. And is under contract through 2033. He would have to average about 130 hits a season should he end this current season at 1698. That's a long way away, but he is probably better positioned than any current active player to reach 3000 hits. Other than perhaps Altuve and Freeman. I wouldn't bet on it, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if he reached the milestone. A major key is the contract. He's not going anywhere anytime soon. 

[BohKnowsBmore]

I agree that he's among the best odds of any current player. His pace would look a lot better if not for the shortened 2020 season.

[backwardsk]

I’d say Boegarts has a good chance too. He has 10 more years left on his contract and is over halfway there with 1526. Backing out the COVID year, he averages 161 hits/yr (that’s if his 2023 season was to end today).

[Frobby]

Manny’s chances are excellent if he stays relatively healthy.  

[jabba72]

Yes, should break 3000 as long as he stays healthy, anyway. No sure thing. But his contract gives him the timeline to accomplish it.