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Derek Jeter
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Derek Jeter is one of today's most celebrated major league baseball players. He is often considered the face of the New York Yankees, where he has played his entire career. Jeter is also team captain of the Yankees.
Derek Jeter was born Derek Sanderson Jeter on June 26, 1974 in Pequannock Township, NJ. He mostly grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he went to high school and starred in basketball and baseball for Kalamazoo Central High School. He has a sister named Sharlee.
When did Derek Jeter make it to the major leagues?
Like all young baseball players, Derek's goal was to play in the major leagues. He got his chance playing against the Seattle Mariners on May 29, 1995. He got his first hit a day later and a great baseball career had begun.
Where did Derek Jeter play minor league baseball?
Derek Jeter played for a number of minor league teams during his four years in the minors. All of them are part of the Yankees minor league system. In order, he played for the rookie league GCL Yankees, single A Greensboro Hornets, single A+ Tampa Bay Yankees, double A Albany-Colonie Yankees, and the AAA Columbus Clippers.
Did Derek Jeter go to college?
Derek considered going to the University of Michigan where he received a baseball scholarship. However, he was drafted out of high school as the 6th pick by the New York Yankees and opted to go pro. He hopes to go back to college someday.
Has Jeter won a World Series?
Yes. Derek Jeter has played in 6 World Series with the New York Yankees and has won 4 times.
What records does Derek Jeter hold?
Derek holds a number of records and accomplishments. We'll list a few of his major ones here:
- Most hits in Yankee stadium
- Most singles by a Yankee
- He has over 2,500 career hits and a .316 lifetime batting average
- Over 200 home runs and 1000 RBIs
- He has been an American League All-Star 9 times
- He has won the short stop American League Gold Glove 3 times
- He was the World Series MVP in 2000
Fun Facts about Derek Jeter
- He is the only player to win both the All-Star Game MVP and the World Series MVP in the same year.
- He has his own video game called Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008.
- He was on an episode of the hit TV show Seinfeld.
- He endorses a number of products including Gatorade, VISA, Nike, and Ford.
- Derek has his own charitable foundation called the Turn 2 Foundation to help out kids in trouble.
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