Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Derek Jeter. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Derek Jeter, "the Captain," played shortstop for the New York Yankees for his entire 20-year MLB career. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2020, he received nearly unanimous support. Post-playing career, Jeter served as CEO and part-owner of the Miami Marlins from 2017 to 2022.
In 1992, Derek Jeter began his minor league career with the Gulf Coast Yankees, struggling initially with a .202 batting average.
In 1992, the Houston Astros had the first overall pick in the MLB draft but chose Phil Nevin instead of Jeter due to salary concerns. Hal Newhouser quit his job in protest.
After the conclusion of the 1994 regular season, Derek Jeter suffered mild inflammation in his right shoulder in the Arizona Fall League.
In 1995, Tony Fernández had a disappointing season, batting .245 and appearing in only 108 games due to injuries.
In 2001, New York State alleged that Derek Jeter should have paid state income tax as he resided in the Manhattan apartment he bought in 2001.
In 2003, New York State alleged that Derek Jeter should have paid state income tax from 2001 to 2003 as he resided in the Manhattan apartment he bought in 2001.
On Opening Day of the 2003 season, Derek Jeter dislocated his left shoulder in a collision, causing him to miss six weeks and 36 games. He returned to bat .324, finishing third in batting average.
The 2004 season began with Derek Jeter in a slump, batting .168 through April. However, his batting average improved to .277 by the All-Star break in July.
In 2006, Derek Jeter's defense was criticized by sabermetricians. The book "The Fielding Bible" contained an essay that concluded Jeter was likely the most ineffective defensive player in the major leagues over his career.
In 2007, Derek Jeter committed 18 errors, his highest total since finishing with 24 in 2000.
In 2008, Derek Jeter settled a tax dispute with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regarding his official residence.
In 2008, a study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that from 2002 through 2005, Derek Jeter was the worst defensive shortstop in MLB.
In 2008, the Yankees did not qualify for the postseason, an exception in Derek Jeter's major league career.
After the 2010 season, Derek Jeter became a free agent for the first time in his career. Negotiations with the Yankees became tense. Jeter ultimately reached an agreement with the Yankees on a three-year contract for $51 million with an option for a fourth year. He spent the offseason working on adjustments to his swing.
In 2010, Derek Jeter, along with Posada and Rivera, became the first trio of teammates in the four major North American sports to play at least 16 consecutive seasons on the same team. Statistically, the 2010 season was Jeter's worst, but he was still elected to start at shortstop in the All-Star Game. Jeter made adjustments to his swing with the help of Kevin Long, and following the season, Jeter won his fifth Gold Glove award.
In 2010, despite receiving his fifth Gold Glove Award, Derek Jeter was rated below middle-of-the-pack status by advanced defensive statistics sites.
In 2012, Derek Jeter finished the season with the most hits in MLB (216). On September 14, he moved into the Top 10 on the all-time hit list. During Game 1 of the ALCS against the Detroit Tigers, Jeter fractured his left ankle, ending his season.
On September 14, 2013, Derek Jeter was transferred to the 60-day disabled list due to problems with his ankle, after playing only 17 games during the 2013 season. He batted .190 during that season.
In 2013, the Yankees did not qualify for the postseason, an exception in Derek Jeter's major league career.
In 2014, the Yankees did not qualify for the postseason, an exception in Derek Jeter's major league career.
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