A-Rod's Lost 3000th Hit

Yesterday A-Rod smote a first-inning fastball into the bleachers to get his 3000th hit.

The all-star infielder joined Derek Jeter as the only other Yankee to reach that milestone.

Stadium officials attempted to retrieve the ball, except the catcher refused to give back the ball.

MLB reckoned the ball was worth $50,000 to collectors.

The man, who caught the ball, has succeeded in catching 8000 other homers and foul balls around the league, which must make Zack Hample the best home-run snagger of all-time.

And none of them were deflated.

ps Zack Hample is another great name for a baseball player.