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  • New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (25) talks with third baseman Alex Rodriguez (middle) shortstop Derek Jeter (right) in the 2011 ALDS against the Detroit Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Michael L. Stein-US PRESSWIRE
  • New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (far right) congratulates relief pitcher Mariano Rivera (42) after the final out against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. New York defeated Seattle, 3-2 and Rivera earned his 600th career save. Mandatory C
  • New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael L. Stein-US PRESSWIRE
  • Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (left) forces out New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) in the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE
  • New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) makes the throw to first but fails to complete the double play against Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew (7) during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray/THE STAR-LEDGER via US P
  • New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter waves to the crowd after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. The base hit was the 3,000th of his career. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/THE STAR-LEDGER via US
  • New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. The base hit is the 3,000th of his career. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE
    • Derek Jeter

    Jeter batting for the Yankees against the Orioles in 2008.
    New York Yankees – No. 2
    Shortstop
    Born: (1974-06-26) June 26, 1974 (age 37)
    Pequannock Township, New Jersey
    Bats: Right Throws: Right 
    MLB debut
    May 29, 1995 for the New York Yankees
    Career statistics
    (through May 13, 2012)
    Batting average     .314
    On-base percentage     .383
    Hits     3,142
    Runs     1,793
    Home runs     245
    Runs batted in     1,211
    Teams
    • New York Yankees (1995–present)
    Career highlights and awards
    • 12× All-Star (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
    • 5× World Series champion (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009)
    • 5× Gold Glove Award (2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010)
    • 4× Silver Slugger Award (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
    • 2× AL Hank Aaron Award (2006, 2009)
    • AL Rookie of the Year Award (1996)
    • All-Star Game MVP Award (2000)
    • World Series MVP Award (2000)
    • Roberto Clemente Award (2000)
    • New York Yankees team captain (2003–present)
    • New York Yankees career hits record
    • New York Yankees career stolen bases record

    Derek Sanderson Jeter ( /ˈdʒiːtər/; born June 26, 1974) is an American baseball shortstop who has played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter has been a central figure of the Yankees during their success of the 1990s and 2000s due to his clubhouse presence, on-field leadership, hitting ability, and baserunning. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,142), games played (2,460), stolen bases (341), and at bats (10,013). His accolades include twelve All-Star selections, five Gold Glove Awards, four Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and the Roberto Clemente Award. Jeter is the all-time MLB leader in hits by a shortstop, and the 28th player to reach 3,000 hits.

    The Yankees drafted Jeter out of high school in 1992, and he debuted in the major leagues in 1995. The following year, he became the Yankees' starting shortstop, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and helped the team win the 1996 World Series. Jeter continued to contribute during the team's championship seasons of 1998–2000; he finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1998, recorded multiple career-high numbers in 1999, and won both the All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP Awards in 2000. He has consistently placed among the AL leaders in hits and runs scored for the past ten years, and since 2003 has served as the Yankees' team captain.

    Throughout his career, Jeter has contributed reliably to the Yankees' franchise successes in the postseason. He holds many postseason records, and has a .351 batting average in the World Series. Jeter has earned the titles of "Captain Clutch" and "Mr. November" due to his postseason heroics.

    Jeter has been one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and is involved in several product endorsements. His personal life and relationships with celebrities have drawn the attention of the media throughout his career. Teammates and opponents alike regard Jeter as a consummate professional and one of the best players of his generation. Sportswriters anticipate that Jeter will be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame following his playing career.


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