Derek Jeter slammed a home run at Yankee Stadium in New York on Saturday to reach his 3000th career hit.

The Yankee Captain hit a pitch by David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays to the left field bleachers, becoming the 28th player in Major League Baseball history to reach the milestone. He also become the first Yankee player to reach the mark.

Jeter smiled as he rounded the bases as the crowd at the park rose to its feet. Jeter's teammates mobbed him as he reached home plate and traded hugs with their smiling leader.

Jeter then went back to the dugout as the crowd continued to cheer. Even players from the opposing team started to come out into the field to clap and show their appreciation.

Then, Jeter stepped out onto the field again and greeted the fans at each corner of the stadium raising his hand.

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New York Yankees Derek Jeter rounds first base after his single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York July 9, 2011. REUTERS
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New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter says a prayer before his first at-bat where he hit a single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 9, 2011. It placed him one hit away from career hit 3,000. REUTERS
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New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter gets his 3,000th career hit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 9, 2011. REUTERS
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New York Yankees Derek Jeter smiles as he runs up the first base line hitting a solo home run for his 3,000 career hit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York July 9, 2011. Jeter became the 28th major league player and first New York Yankee to reach 3,000 career hits with a home run in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. REUTERS
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New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter celebrate with fans after he hit a home run for his 3000th career hit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 9, 2011. REUTERS
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New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter celebrate with fans after he hit a home run for his 3000th career hit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 9, 2011. REUTERS
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Umpire Gary Cederstrom signals home run as New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter passes him after he hit a solo home run, his 3000th career hit, against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 9, 2011. REUTERS
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