Jeter

Derek Sanderson Jeter, born June 26, 1974, is an American former professional baseball shortstop who played for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB) for 20 seasons from 1995 to 2014. Born in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, he grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and attended Kalamazoo Central High School. Drafted by the Yankees in 1992, Jeter made his MLB debut in 1995 and quickly established himself as a core member of the franchise’s success during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He captained the team from 2003 onward.

Jeter was a 14-time All-Star and won five World Series championships with the Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009). He won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1996 and accumulated numerous postseason honors. His career totals include a .310 batting average, 3,465 hits, 260 home runs, and 1,311 runs batted in.

After retiring, Jeter remained active in business and philanthropy. He helped oversee the Turn 2 Foundation, which promotes healthy lifestyles for children, and became involved in baseball ventures, including ownership involvement with the Miami Marlins. In 2020, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jeter is widely regarded as one of the leading players of his era and one of the greatest Yankees to wear the pinstripes, noted for his leadership, consistency, and postseason performances.