Miguel Cabrera pointed to the sky as he exited the batter's box.
He pumped his fist as he jogged down the first-base line.
He tossed his arms in the air upon reaching the bag safely.
Cabrera, one of the best hitters in baseball history, recorded his 3,000th career hit in the first inning Saturday against Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela, attacking a third-pitch fastball for a sharp single to right field.
The masses — all 37,566 fans at Comerica Park — celebrated the historic achievement. Cabrera received hugs from teammates, coaches, family members and Rockies players.