Who Wore #3 in Baseball?

We all know that players wear different numbers on their jerseys to represent something important to them. But have you ever wondered who wore #3 in baseball? Here’s a quick rundown of some of the most famous (and infamous) players to don the number 3 on their jerseys.

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Joe DiMaggio

From his rookie season in 1936 to his final year in 1951, Joe DiMaggio was one of the most prolific and popular players in baseball. He was a three-time MVP and 13-time All-Star, and his 56-game hitting streak in 1941 is one of the most legendary feats in sports history. DiMaggio was also known for his defense and base-running, and he was a key member of the Yankees’ dynasty that won nine World Series titles during his 13 seasons in New York.

New York Yankees

Joe DiMaggio was a legendary baseball player who played for the New York Yankees from 1936 to 1951. He was one of the most popular players of his era and is considered one of the greatest players in baseball history. DiMaggio was a three-time MVP and 13-time All-Star. He won nine World Series titles with the Yankees and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.

Hitting Streak

On May 15, 1941, DiMaggio began what would become one of the most famous individual streaks in baseball history. In the first game of a doubleheader at Detroit’s Briggs Stadium, DiMaggio got two hits off Tigers lefty 1940 AL MVP Hank Greenberg. He followed that up with three more hits in the second game to extend his streak to five games. The next day, he went 1-for-4 against right-hander Elden Auker to extend his streak to six games.

DiMaggio kept the streak alive by hitting safely in the first game of a May 17 doubleheader at Cleveland, then extended it to eight games with two hits in the nightcap. The Yankees returned home for a May 18 contest against the Washington Senators, and DiMaggio continued his torrid hitting with four more hits. The 12-game hitting streak was the longest of DiMaggio’s career to that point, and he was just getting started.

The next day, DiMaggio upped his streak to 13 games with two hits against Senators hurler Dutch Leonard. He extended it to 14 games with another multi-hit game on May 20, then matched his career high with a four-hit performance on May 21 against Boston’s Tex Hughson.

DiMaggio kept rolling with two hits on May 22 against the Red Sox’ Dick Newsome, then equaled his previous career high of 17 consecutive games with a hit by going 2-for-5 on May 23. With the hitting streak now at 18 games, DiMaggio faced Hughson again on May 24 and delivered three more hits.

The Yankees had a day off on May 25, then returned to action onMay 26 against Newsome and the Red Sox at Fenway Park. DiMaggio wasted no time extending his hitting streak to 21 games, collecting two hits in four at bats. Three more hits off Hughson onMay 27 gave him 24 straight games with a hit, matching Rogers Hornsby’s modern National League record set in 1922.

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth is one of the most iconic baseball players of all time. He was known for his power hitting and his larger-than-life personality. He wore the number 3 on his jersey, and he is one of the most popular players in baseball history.

New York Yankees

Ruth began his Major League career with the Boston Red Sox, but was sold to the New York Yankees in 1920. He quickly became one of the most popular players in baseball, and helped lead the Yankees to their first World Series title in 1923. Ruth continued to play for the Yankees until his retirement in 1935. He remained active as a coach and consultant for the team until his death in 1948.

Called Shot

In the fifth inning of Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, with the score tied 4-4, Ruth made his infamous “called shot.” Facing Chicago Cubs pitcher Charlie Root, Ruth pointed to center field, indicating where he planned to hit the next pitch. He then proceeded to hit a home run to center field.

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle, an American professional baseball player, wore number 7 on his uniform for most of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. After Mantle’s death, The New York Times called him “baseball’s greatest switch-hitter” and “one of the finest players in the history of the game.”

New York Yankees

Mantle won three American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, was a ten-time World Series champion, and a two-time Triple Crown winner. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, and he was elected to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. Mantle was arguably the greatest switch hitter in baseball history and one of the most prolific home run hitters in Major League Baseball (MLB) history; he is currently fourth in both all-time home runs with 536 and all-time MLB slugging percentage .628, behind Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Lou Gehrig.

Switch Hitter

Mantle was a switch hitter and is regarded as one of the greatest offensive players in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, and was elected to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. Mantle appeared on 52 out of a possible 53 ballots. Mickey Charles Mantle was born October 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, the son of McCoy Lee “Mack” Mantle (1904–52), a semiprofessional baseball player who had also briefly played for the New York Yankees, and Lovell (née Richardson; 1907–63). Though he was physically able to play baseball by the age of eight, he did not play organized baseball until he was 13 years old. He played his first competitive game two years later.