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All Aboutderek Jeter
Derek Sanderson Jeter born June 26, 1974 is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop who has played his entire career for the New York Yankees. A twelve-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, Jeter's clubhouse presence, on-field
leadership, hitting ability, and baserunning have made him a central figure of thefranchise during the Yankees' success of the 1990s and 2000s.[1] Due to his impact onthe team, he has served as the Yankees' team captain since 2003.[2] He is regarded as aconsummate professional by teammates and opponents alike,[3] and has a reputation as areliable contributor in the postseason.[4]
Jeter was drafted by the Yankees in 1992, and he debuted in the Major Leagues in 1995.The following year, he won the Rookie of the Year Award. In addition, Jeter'sachievements include four Silver Slugger Awards, five Gold Glove awards, All-Star Game MVP Award, World Series MVP Award, and membership in the 3,000 hit club.
Many players and coaches consider Jeter to be one of the best players of his generation.[5] He is the all-time hits leader among shortstops,[6] and his .317 career batting averagethrough the 2009 season ranks as the fifth-highest among active players. He has beenamong the American League (AL) leaders in hits and runs scored for the past ten years.He is the all-time Yankees hit leader, having passed Hall of Fame member Lou Gehrig in2009.[7] Baseball writers anticipate that Jeter will be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame following his playing career .[8]
Jeter was born in Pequannock, New Jersey in 1974. His father, Sanderson Charles Jeter,
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Ph.D., a substance abuse counselor, is African American; his mother, Dorothy, anaccountant, is Caucasian and of Irish/German descent.[9] Charles and Dorothy met whileserving in the United States Army in Germany.[10]HYPERLINK \l "cite_note-10"[11] His father played shortstop at Fisk University in Tennessee.[12] Derek has one sister,Sharlee, who is five years younger and was a softball star in high school.[10]
The Jeters lived in North Arlington, New Jersey, before moving to Kalamazoo, Michigan,when he was four years old.[1] As a child, Jeter and his sister lived in Michigan duringthe school year and spent their summers with their grandparents in New Jersey. Jeter became a passionate fan of the Yankees, his future team, when his grandparents took himto Yankees games.[1]HYPERLINK \l "cite_note-kalamazookid-11"[12] Jeter becameinspired to play baseball by watching Dave Winfield play with the Yankees.[13]
In high school, Jeter was a star baseball player at Kalamazoo Central High School, wherehe also played basketball, earning an All-State honorable mention. In 2003, Jeter wasinducted into the Kalamazoo Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame.[14]
Jeter had batting averages of .557 as a sophomore and .508 as a junior .[1] As a senior , he batted .508; had 23 runs batted in, 21 walks, four home runs, and 12 stolen bases (in 12attempts); and struck out only once.[1]
Jeter collected many awards at season's end, including the Kalamazoo Area B'nai B'rith Award for Scholar Athlete, the 1992 High School Player of the Year by the AmericanBaseball Coaches Association, the 1992 Gatorade High School Player of the Year award,and USA Today' s High School Player of the Year .[1]HYPERLINK \l "cite_note-jeterbio-14"[15]
Jeter was scouted extensively by Hal Newhouser for the Houston Astros. Newhouser advocated his selection with the first pick of the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft to
Astros' management, convinced that Jeter would anchor a winning team.[16] However,the Astros passed on Jeter in the draft, choosing Cal-State Fullerton outfielder Phil Nevin.Jeter received a baseball scholarship to attend the University of Michigan, and thespeculation was that he would insist on a salary bonus of $1 million or more to forgo hiscollege scholarship and sign.[16] The Astros signed Nevin for $700,000.[16] Newhouser felt so strongly about Jeter's potential that he quit his job after the Astros passed on him.[17]
Jeter was drafted by the New York Yankees with the sixth overall pick. Though Yankeeofficials were concerned Jeter might attend college, scout Dick Groch insisted "the only place Derek Jeter's going is to Cooperstown."[18] Jeter chose to turn professional,
signing with the Yankees for $800,000.[19]
CC Sabathia-#52
Mark Teixeria-#25
Robinson Cano-#24
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Alex Rodriguez-#13
Russel Martin-#55
Nick Swisher-#33
Curtis Granderson-#14
Brett Gardner-#11
Derek Jeter-#2
CC Sabathia-Pitcher
Mark Teixeria-1st
Robinson Cano-2nd
Alex Rodriguez-3rd
Russel Martin-Catcher
Nick Swisher-Right Field
Curtis Granderson-Center Field
Brett Gardner-Left Field
Derek Jeter-Shortstop
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