There are a number of players closing in on some milestones.
Let's take a look at those that have been achieved, while the others that have been passed.
ALEX RODRIGUEZ, TEXAS RANGERS
Already the all-time Modern Era home run leader at 742, and RBI leader at 2033, A-Rod is coming to the winding portion of his career. He is fourth all-time in hits, just eighty hits shy of 3000, which would make him the third person to do so in the history of the Modern Era. With just seven hits, he will tie Ken Griffey, Jr., for third on the all-time list.
The future Hall of Famer is also just 19 runs shy of 2000, making him only the third person to achieve that milestone.
CARLOS BELTRAN, RALEIGH BLUE STRIPES
Some things changes, others stay the same. For Carlos Beltran, he's been the rock of consistency for years now. Beltran will likely be the first member of the Blue Stripes to have his number retired, since the club moved from Kansas City. "Just like George Brett is the face of the Royals, Carlos is the face of this Raleigh Blue Stripes club," said longtime manager Tony Pena.
Beltran's 39-game hit streak this season was the longest in franchise history. With just five triples, he will surpass Tim Raines for the Modern Era all-time record for triples in a career (113).
Beltran is also just 9 steals away from reaching Barry Bonds for fifth all-time on the stolen base list.
Other notable milestones
Scott Rolen, St. Louis Cardinals, is just 19 doubles away from tying Larry Walker's all-time record (644).
Tim Hudson, New Jersey Knights, managed to hit 20 wins for the first time since 2000. He has 40 wins over the past two seasons and at age 37, reminds many of Roger Clemens, who many figured was finished. "He's really come around," said an AL scout. Hudson is now sixth all-time in wins and should be preparing for a bronze statue in Cooperstown.
Nicholas Rank, New Jersey Knights, Rank is 178 strikeouts behind Greg Maddux for fourth all-time. After all, he'll need another 1,000 or so to reach Pedro Martinez at 3857 for 3rd all-time. At his age (30), its not impossible.
Eric Gagne, Anchorage Sky Chiefs, Gagne is just 25 saves away from 400 saves. Only three other players have reached this milestone.
Leonard Hobbes, Texas Rangers, Hobbes is the all-time complete games leader at 123. Scott Chance is the only active player (105) within striking distance, as Hobbes figures to have a few good years left in him.
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