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Derek Jeter was born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey.
His mom is Dorothy (née Connors) and his dad is Sanderson Charles Jeter. His mother is of English, German, and Irish ancestry, while his father is African-American.They met while serving in the United States Army in Germany.
At age five Jeter began playing little league baseball. The children lived with their parents during the school year and spent their summers with their grandparents in New Jersey. Attending New York Yankees games with his grandparents, Jeter became a fan of the team.
In 1996 Jeter became the starting shortstop for the Yankees. In his first season he carried a batting average of .314 and had 78 runs batted in (RBIs). He was named AL Rookie of the Year, and the Yankees won the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. In 1998 the Yankees had another World Series victory, this time against the San Diego Padres. The Yankees again beat the Braves in the World Series in 1999, and Jeter acquired a reputation as one of the premier postseason hitters in baseball after posting a combined batting average of .375 in the Yankees’ three play-off series. In 2000 Jeter was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the All-Star Game and the World Series, as the Yankees defeated the New York Mets to become the first team to win three consecutive World Series since 1974.
Derek Jeter was the best shortstop to ever play baseball. In 2020 Jeter was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, coming just one vote shy of unanimous induction.
In 2009 Jeter recorded his 2,674th career hit, breaking the record for the most hits by a shortstop in major league history. On July 9, 2011, Jeter registered his 3,000th career hit, becoming just the 28th player to reach that mark.
From 2004 to 2006 Jeter won three consecutive AL Gold Glove awards as the best-fielding shortstop in the league. He also won the AL Hank Aaron Award (for best overall hitter) and the AL Silver Slugger Award (for best offense at a position) in 2006
Fun Facts!
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.
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.
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Derek Jeter is a team player. In some of his most famous moments, he made plays he wasn't supposed to because he knew hish team needed him. Here's a video of his most famous play
Derek Jeter is a team player. In some of his most famous moments, he made plays he wasn't supposed to because he knew hish team needed him. Here's a video of his most famous play
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derek jeter never gave up. When he was first drafted, he wasn't successful. In his first professional game, Jeter failed to get a hit in seven at-bats, going 0-for-7, while striking out five times. Jeter continued to struggle during the rest of the season, batting .202 in 47 games. He was homesick and frustrated by his lack of success, Jeter accrued $400-per-month phone bills from daily calls to his parents, but he didn't give up.
derek jeter never gave up. When he was first drafted, he wasn't successful. In his first professional game, Jeter failed to get a hit in seven at-bats, going 0-for-7, while striking out five times. Jeter continued to struggle during the rest of the season, batting .202 in 47 games. He was homesick and frustrated by his lack of success, Jeter accrued $400-per-month phone bills from daily calls to his parents, but he didn't give up.
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Derek Jeter cares about others. Jeter continues to be the driving force behind the Turn 2 Foundation, which he established in 1996 to give back to the communities with which he has a close connection, including West Michigan, Tampa and New York City. He inspires young people through the Jeter’s Leaders program - promoting academic excellence, leadership development, positive behavior, healthy choices and social change. To date, the Turn 2 Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to create and support signature programs that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and “Turn 2” healthy lifestyles.
Derek Jeter cares about others. Jeter continues to be the driving force behind the Turn 2 Foundation, which he established in 1996 to give back to the communities with which he has a close connection, including West Michigan, Tampa and New York City. He inspires young people through the Jeter’s Leaders program - promoting academic excellence, leadership development, positive behavior, healthy choices and social change. To date, the Turn 2 Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to create and support signature programs that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and “Turn 2” healthy lifestyles.
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