Derek Jeter, nicknamed "the Captain", is an American former professional baseball shortstop who played his entire 20-year MLB career with the New York Yankees. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020 on his first ballot, receiving near-unanimous support. After his playing career, Jeter served as CEO and part-owner of the Miami Marlins from 2017 to 2022.
In 1962, Tom Tresh started as shortstop
On June 26, 1974, Derek Sanderson Jeter was born in Pequannock Township, New Jersey.
Around 1979, Derek Jeter's younger sister, Sharlee, was born.
In 1992, Derek Jeter began his minor league career with the Gulf Coast Yankees, struggling initially with a low batting average.
In 1992, Derek Jeter earned a baseball scholarship to attend the University of Michigan.
In 1992, Derek Jeter was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school.
In 1992, Mike Gallego last wore the number 2 before Jeter.
In 1992, the Houston Astros passed on drafting Derek Jeter first overall in the MLB draft, due to concerns about his salary demands.
Coming off his strong 1993 season, Baseball America rated Derek Jeter as the 16th-best prospect in baseball.
In 1993, Alex Rodriguez was the first overall selection in the MLB draft.
In 1993, Derek Jeter was voted the "Most Outstanding Major League Prospect" in the South Atlantic League (SAL).
At the end of the 1994 regular season, Derek Jeter suffered mild inflammation in his right shoulder in the Arizona Fall League.
In 1994, Derek Jeter was honored with Minor League Player of the Year Awards by multiple organizations.
Mike Gallego last wore the number 2 from 1992 to 1994.
On May 29, 1995, Derek Jeter made his Major League Baseball debut for the New York Yankees.
Considered a top prospect heading into the 1995 season, Derek Jeter was projected as the starting shortstop for the Yankees.
Don Mattingly retired in 1995. After his retirement, the Yankees went eight seasons without a captain until Jeter was appointed.
In 1995, Derek Jeter debuted in Major League Baseball at age 20.
In 1995, injuries to other players created the opportunity for Derek Jeter to step up.
During the 1996 ALCS, a controversial home run call involving fan interference helped the Yankees win a crucial game.
In 1996, Derek Jeter became the Yankees' starting shortstop, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and helped the team win the World Series.
In 1996, Derek Jeter created the Turn 2 Foundation, a charitable organization aimed at helping children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction and rewarding academic achievement.
In 1996, newly hired Yankees manager Joe Torre placed his trust in Derek Jeter.
Since his rookie year in 1996, Jeter's personal life became a frequent topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines, marking the beginning of his public persona beyond baseball.
From 1997 to 1998, Jeter had a well-publicized relationship with singer Mariah Carey.
In 1997, Derek Jeter and the Yankees agreed on a $540,000 contract, and he became the Yankees' leadoff batter.
Jeter's slugging percentage (SLG) dropped to .410 in the 2008 season, his lowest mark since 1997.
From 1997 to 1998, Jeter had a well-publicized relationship with singer Mariah Carey.
In 1998, Derek Jeter finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
In 1998, Derek Jeter was selected for his first All-Star Game and finished third in MVP voting.
In 1999, Derek Jeter led the American League in hits with 219 and was awarded a $5 million salary through arbitration. He also achieved personal bests in multiple offensive categories and played exceptionally well in the postseason, helping the Yankees win the World Series.
In 1999, Derek Jeter recorded multiple career-high numbers.
In 1999, Derek Jeter was eligible for salary arbitration and was awarded a $5 million salary.
In 1999, Wade Boggs hit a home run for his 3,000th hit, which Jeter later matched in 2011.
In 2012, Rodriguez commented that Jeter is playing as he did in 1999, highlighting a comparison to a previous peak in Jeter's career.
During the 1999-2000 offseason, Jeter and the Yankees tentatively agreed to a seven-year, $118.5 million contract. However, the deal fell through, and Jeter and the Yankees agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million to avoid arbitration in 2000.
In 2000, Derek Jeter had a strong regular season, batting .339. He won the All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP awards, becoming the first player to win both in the same season. Jeter helped the Yankees win their third consecutive World Series title.
In 2000, Jeter committed 24 errors, his highest career total, highlighting an area for improvement in his game.
Before the 2001 season, Derek Jeter signed a ten-year, $189 million contract to stay with the Yankees, becoming one of the highest-paid athletes in baseball. The average annual value of Jeter's contract was the third-highest in baseball.
During the 2001 World Series, which extended into November due to the September 11 attacks, Derek Jeter hit a game-winning home run in Game 4. He was dubbed "Mr. November." However, he struggled overall in the series, and the Yankees lost to the Diamondbacks.
In 2001, Derek Jeter batted .311 and played in the All-Star Game. He made a memorable defensive play in the ALDS against the Athletics, known as "The Flip," which helped the Yankees win the series.
In 2001, New York State alleged that Jeter should have paid state income tax.
In December 2002, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner criticized Jeter for staying out late at a birthday party, questioning his focus.
During the 2002 regular season, Jeter batted .297, with 18 home runs, 75 RBIs, 124 runs scored, 191 hits, and a career-best 32 stolen bases. He led the majors in stolen base percentage (91.4%) and made his fifth All-Star appearance.
From 2002 through 2005, Jeter's defensive capabilities were analyzed, contributing to later studies in 2008 that labeled him as the worst defensive shortstop in MLB during that period.
In 2002, Jeter's defensive play in the 2001 ALDS game against the Athletics, known as "The Flip" won the Best Play ESPY Award.
In May 2003, Jeter and Steinbrenner mocked their incident in a Visa commercial.
On June 3, 2003, George Steinbrenner named Derek Jeter the captain of the New York Yankees, filling the position that had been vacant since Don Mattingly's retirement in 1995.
According to the 2003 Sports Business Surveys, Derek Jeter was ranked as the most marketable player in baseball.
During the 2003–04 offseason, the Yankees acquired Alex Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez, considered the best shortstop in baseball, moved to third base, while Jeter remained the team's starting shortstop.
In 2003, Jeter had a stint on the 15-day disabled list.
In 2003, Kalamazoo Central High School inducted Derek Jeter into its athletic hall of fame.
In 2003, New York State alleged that Jeter should have paid state income tax.
On Opening Day of the 2003 season, Derek Jeter dislocated his left shoulder after a collision at third base. This injury led to him being placed on the disabled list for six weeks, causing him to miss 36 games.
On July 1, 2004, Derek Jeter made a memorable over-the-shoulder diving catch against the Boston Red Sox, launching himself over the railing and into the stands. He received a lacerated chin and bruised face but helped the Yankees win the game.
In 2004, Derek Jeter made the All-Star team, finished the season with a .292 average, and hit 23 home runs. He batted .316 in the ALDS, but struggled in the ALCS as the Yankees lost to the Red Sox.
The 2004 season began with Jeter in a slump, batting only .168 through April, but his performance improved by the All-Star break.
According to the 2005 Sports Business Surveys, Derek Jeter was ranked as the most marketable player in baseball.
From 2002 through 2005, Jeter's defensive capabilities were analyzed, contributing to later studies in 2008 that labeled him as the worst defensive shortstop in MLB during that period.
In 2005, Derek Jeter was the subject of a segment on the TV news magazine 60 Minutes.
In the 2005 season, Derek Jeter won his second consecutive Gold Glove Award, despite criticisms regarding his defensive statistics. He also finished second in the AL in runs scored and third in hits. Although Jeter batted .333 during the 2005 ALDS, the Yankees lost to the Angels.
During the 2006 season, Derek Jeter recorded his 2,000th career hit and earned his seventh All-Star selection. Jeter finished the season second in the AL in both batting average (.343) and runs scored (118).
In 2006, Derek Jeter competed in the World Baseball Classic, representing the United States.
In 2006, Derek Jeter was the second-highest paid endorser in baseball, only surpassed by Ichiro Suzuki who had endorsement deals in Japan.
In 2006, The Fielding Bible described Jeter as the "most ineffective defensive player in the major leagues".
In 2006, despite narrowly missing the AL MVP Award, Derek Jeter won the Hank Aaron Award for superior offensive performance and his third consecutive Gold Glove Award.
During the 2007 season, Derek Jeter recorded his third consecutive season with at least 200 hits and was selected for his eighth All-Star appearance. Defensively, he turned a career-high 104 double plays.
In 2007, Jeter committed 18 errors, his highest total since 2000, leading to concerns about his defense.
On June 27, 2008, Derek Jeter hit his 400th career double.
On September 14, 2008, Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig's record for hits at Yankee Stadium (1,269) with a home run. Later that year, he broke the record. Following the final game at the stadium, Jeter delivered a speech thanking the fans, which was later voted as the Moment of the Year.
In 2008, Derek Jeter was featured in Gameloft's wireless phone baseball game, Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008.
In 2008, Jeter settled a tax dispute regarding his official residence with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
In 2008, Jeter's defense improved due to a rigorous training program, with his ultimate zone rating (UZR) improving from worst in the AL to close to league average.
In 2008, a study found that Jeter was the worst defensive shortstop in MLB from 2002 through 2005.
In 2008, the Yankees did not qualify for the postseason, marking an exception in Jeter's career with otherwise consistent postseason appearances.
On August 16, 2009, Derek Jeter recorded his 2,675th hit as a shortstop, breaking Luis Aparicio's major league record.
On September 11, 2009, Derek Jeter became the all-time hits leader as a member of the Yankees with his 2,722th hit, passing Lou Gehrig.
For the 2009 season, Jeter moved to the leadoff role in the batting order. During the season, Jeter batted .334 with a .406 OBP, an .871 OPS, 18 home runs, 66 RBIs, 30 stolen bases in 35 attempts, 107 runs scored, 72 walks, and 212 hits. Defensively, Jeter committed a career-low eight errors, and his .986 fielding percentage was his career best.
In 2009, Derek Jeter was named captain of the United States team for the World Baseball Classic.
In 2009, Derek Jeter won his fifth World Series championship and was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated. He also received the Roberto Clemente Award, Hank Aaron Award, fourth Gold Glove, and fourth Silver Slugger Award. He finished third in the AL MVP voting.
In 2009, Jeter was named captain of the United States team in the World Baseball Classic.
Since 2009, Derek Jeter has served as an ambassador for Weplay, a website aimed at encouraging children's involvement in sports.
According to the 2010 Sports Business Surveys, Derek Jeter was ranked as the most marketable player in baseball.
After the 2010 season, Jeter became a free agent for the first time in his career. Negotiations with the Yankees became tense, but he eventually reached an agreement on a three-year contract for $51 million with an option for a fourth year.
In 2010, Jeter had statistically his worst season, batting .270. Despite this, he was elected to start at shortstop in the All-Star Game. He rebounded late in the season and won his fifth Gold Glove award, committing only six errors, his lowest total in 15 full seasons in 2010.
In 2010, despite receiving his fifth Gold Glove Award, advanced defensive statistics rated Jeter below middle-of-the-pack status, highlighting a discrepancy between traditional awards and advanced metrics.
On May 28, 2011, Jeter broke Rickey Henderson's franchise record for stolen bases with his 327th stolen base against the Mariners, marking a career milestone.
On July 9, 2011, Jeter recorded his 3,000th career hit, a home run off of David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays, finishing the day with five hits in five at-bats. He became the second player to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit.
On July 14, 2011, Jeter and Posada played their 1,660th game together, breaking the previous franchise record of 1,659 by Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri.
On July 28, 2011, MLB and HBO aired "Derek Jeter 3K", a documentary that profiled his path to 3,000 hits.
On August 29, 2011, Jeter played his 2,402nd game with the Yankees, breaking Mickey Mantle's record for most games played as a Yankee.
In 2011, Derek Jeter, along with Hideki Matsui, participated in a charity baseball game at the Tokyo Dome to raise funds for survivors of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
In 2011, Kalamazoo Central High School renamed its baseball field in honor of Derek Jeter.
In 2011, the marketing firm Nielsen ranked Derek Jeter as the most marketable player in baseball, considering attributes like sincerity, approachability, experience, and influence.
In 2012, Derek Jeter received an honorary doctorate from Siena College in recognition of his foundation's charitable work.
In 2012, Jeter finished the season with the most hits in MLB (216) and moved into the Top 10 on the all-time hit list. He fractured his left ankle during Game 1 of the ALCS, ending his season.
In 2012, Jeter started the season with a hot streak, batting .420 through April 25. In the 2012 MLB All-Star Game, he recorded his 11th All-Star hit, passing Mantle for the most All-Star Game hits in Yankees history.
Since 2012, Jeter and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Hannah Davis started dating.
On September 14, 2013, Jeter was transferred to the 60-day disabled list, marking the end of a season where he only played 17 games and batted .190 due to recurring injuries.
In 2013, during an injury-shortened season, Derek Jeter partnered with Simon & Schuster to create Jeter Publishing, an imprint for various book genres, envisioning it as his "blueprint for postcareer".
In 2013, the Yankees did not qualify for the postseason, marking an exception in Jeter's career with otherwise consistent postseason appearances.
On February 12, 2014, Jeter announced on his Facebook page that the 2014 season would be his last, signaling the end of his career.
On October 1, 2014, Derek Jeter launched ThePlayersTribune.com, a new media platform designed to give professional athletes an unfiltered voice and bring fans closer to the games they love.
In 2014, Derek Jeter appeared in an episode of Finding Your Roots, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series.
In 2014, Derek Jeter explored the possibility of purchasing the Buffalo Bills football team.
In 2014, Derek Jeter retired from professional baseball.
In 2014, during his final season, Jeter recorded his 1,000th career multi-hit game, started at shortstop in the All-Star Game, and broke Omar Vizquel's MLB record for games started at shortstop and Gehrig's franchise record of 534 doubles. He also passed Carl Yastrzemski and Honus Wagner on the all-time hits list.
In 2014, the Yankees did not qualify for the postseason, marking an exception in Jeter's career with otherwise consistent postseason appearances.
In February 2015, Derek Jeter appeared alongside Peyton Manning to celebrate Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary.
In March 2015, it was reported that Derek Jeter partnered with Concessions Tampa to bid for a space within the Tampa International Airport to open a restaurant named after his website, The Players' Tribune.
In 2015, Derek Jeter was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
In 2015, Jeter and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Hannah Davis became engaged.
In July 2016, Jeter married Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Hannah Davis.
On May 14, 2017, the New York Yankees retired Derek Jeter's uniform number and unveiled a plaque in his honor at Monument Park during a pregame ceremony.
In July 2017, Derek Jeter engaged in the bidding process for the ownership of the Miami Marlins baseball team.
In August 2017, Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman finalized an agreement to purchase the Miami Marlins baseball team.
In August 2017, Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their first daughter.
In September 2017, Derek Jeter became the chief executive officer (CEO) and part owner of the Miami Marlins.
In September 2017, the sale of the Miami Marlins was completed, and Derek Jeter was named the chief executive officer (CEO) of the team, overseeing day-to-day operations.
In 2018, Derek Jeter donated furniture and household items to families displaced by Hurricane Irma.
In January 2019, Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their second daughter.
In July 2019, Derek Jeter donated $3.2 million from the Turn 2 Foundation to the Kalamazoo Public School District to fund renovations for the school's baseball and softball complex.
On January 21, 2020, Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2020 in his first year of eligibility.
In September 2020, Jeter and his wife listed their waterfront Tampa home for $29 million.
In 2020, Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, receiving nearly unanimous support.
In March 2021, Jeter and his wife listed their Greenwood Lake home.
In April 2021, Derek Jeter joined the board of directors at Rockefeller Capital Management.
On September 8, 2021, Derek Jeter was formally enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Cooperstown, New York.
In December 2021, Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their third daughter.
In February 2022, Derek Jeter stepped down as CEO and part owner of the Miami Marlins.
On February 28, 2022, Derek Jeter announced his resignation as CEO of the Miami Marlins and sold his 4% ownership stake in the team after more than four years in the position.
On July 18, 2022, The Captain, a documentary miniseries about Derek Jeter's life and career, premiered on ESPN.
On September 8, 2022, Derek Jeter announced the launch of Arena Club, a card grading, storage vault, and marketplace platform, in collaboration with entrepreneur Brian Lee and various capital venture firms.
In May 2023, Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their first son.