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.
Derek Jeter and Tom Brady participated in the iconic prelude to the Indianapolis 500. Alex Rodriguez shared his thoughts on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway environment during the IndyCar event.
In 1962, Tom Tresh was the last Yankee rookie to start as shortstop for the team before Jeter in 1996.
On June 26, 1974, Derek Sanderson Jeter was born in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, to Dorothy (née Connors), an accountant, and Sanderson Charles Jeter, a substance abuse counselor.
The Yankees' last championship before the 1996 World Series was the 1978 World Series.
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 .202 batting average.
In 1992, Derek Jeter received several honors after his senior season, including the Kalamazoo Area B'nai B'rith Award for Scholar Athlete, the High School Player of the Year Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association, the Gatorade High School Player of the Year award, and USA Today's High School Player of the Year.
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.
Mike Gallego's last season wearing uniform number 2 for the Yankees was in 1992.
Coming off his strong 1993 season, Baseball America rated 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 had a strong season with the Hornets, hitting .295 with five home runs and 71 RBIs. He was voted the "Most Outstanding Major League Prospect" in the league. He committed 56 errors, a SAL record.
After the conclusion of the 1994 regular season, Derek Jeter suffered mild inflammation in his right shoulder in the Arizona Fall League.
In 1994, Derek Jeter played across three minor league levels, hitting .344 and stealing 50 bases. He was honored with Minor League Player of the Year Awards by Baseball America, The Sporting News, and Topps/NAPBL.
Mike Gallego's last season wearing uniform number 2 for the Yankees was in 1994.
On May 29, 1995, Derek Jeter made his MLB debut for the Yankees, going hitless in five at bats. He wore uniform number 2, which was most recently worn by Mike Gallego from 1992 to 1994.
Heading into the 1995 season, Derek Jeter was considered the fourth-best prospect in baseball and projected as the starting shortstop for the Yankees.
In 1995, Don Mattingly retired, which left the Yankee's captain position vacant until Jeter filled the role.
In 1995, Tony Fernández had a disappointing season, batting .245 and appearing in only 108 games due to injuries.
In 1995, at the age of 20, Derek Jeter debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees.
In 1996, Derek Jeter became the Yankees' starting shortstop, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and helped the team win the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves.
In 1996, Derek Jeter created the Turn 2 Foundation, a charitable organization to help children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction, and to reward those who show high academic achievement.
In 1996, Derek Jeter played a crucial role in the Yankees' postseason success, including a controversial home run in the ALCS. The Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series.
In 1996, Derek Jeter started on Opening Day and was named the unanimous AL Rookie of the Year, batting .314 with 10 home runs, 104 runs scored, and 78 RBIs.
In 1996, newly hired Yankees manager Joe Torre turned to Jeter, hoping for a .250 batting average and dependable defense.
Since his rookie year in 1996, Derek Jeter's personal life has been a frequent topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines.
From 1997 to 1998, Derek Jeter had a well-publicized relationship with singer-songwriter Mariah Carey.
In 1997, Derek Jeter and the Yankees agreed on a $540,000 contract with performance bonuses. Jeter became the Yankees' leadoff batter, batting .291.
In the 2008 season, Jeter's slugging percentage dropped to .410, his lowest mark since 1997.
From 1997 to 1998, Derek Jeter had a well-publicized relationship with singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, ending in 1998.
In 1998, Derek Jeter earned $750,000, was selected for his first All-Star Game, batted .324 with 127 runs, 19 home runs, and 84 RBIs, contributing to the Yankees' 114-game-winning season. He batted .353 in the World Series, where the Yankees defeated the San Diego Padres, and finished third in voting for the AL MVP Award.
In 1998, Derek Jeter finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
During the 1999-2000 offseason, the Yankees negotiated with Jeter, and tentatively agreed to a seven-year, $118.5 million contract. However, because Steinbrenner did not want to set a record for the largest contract, the agreement fell through. To avoid arbitration, Jeter and the Yankees agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million.
In 1999, Derek Jeter recorded multiple career-high numbers.
In 1999, Jeter was awarded a $5 million salary through arbitration. He led the AL in hits with 219, finished second in batting average (.349) and runs scored (134), and appeared in his second All-Star game. He achieved personal bests in several stats and drove in 102 runs. Jeter batted .455 in the ALDS, .350 in the ALCS, and .353 in the World Series, contributing to the Yankees' championship win against the Braves.
In 2000, Derek Jeter batted .339 in the regular season with 15 home runs and 73 RBIs. He won the All-Star Game MVP Award with three hits and a two-run single. He also won the World Series MVP Award, batting .409 against the New York Mets, making him the first player to win both awards in the same season, as the Yankees secured their third consecutive title.
In 2000, after a tentative long-term contract fell through due to Steinbrenner's hesitation, Jeter and the Yankees agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million to avoid arbitration.
In 2001, Derek Jeter batted .311 with 21 home runs and 74 RBIs. He played in the All-Star Game and hit a home run. Jeter made a memorable defensive play, "The Flip", in the ALDS against the Athletics, which preserved the Yankees' lead and helped them win the series.
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 2001, with one year remaining until free agency, Derek Jeter signed a ten-year, $189 million contract to stay with the Yankees, becoming the second-highest-paid athlete in team sports and auto racing, trailing only Alex Rodriguez. The average annual value of Jeter's contract was the third-highest in baseball.
In November 2001, Derek Jeter hit a game-winning home run in Game 4 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The words "Mr. November" flashed on the scoreboard. Despite this, Jeter struggled at the plate, batting .148 as the Yankees lost the series.
In December 2002, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner criticized Derek Jeter for staying out until 3 a.m. at a birthday party during the 2002 season, saying that his star shortstop "wasn't totally focused".
In 2002, "The Flip", Derek Jeter's defensive play in the 2001 ALDS, won the Best Play ESPY Award.
In 2002, Derek Jeter batted .297 with 18 home runs, 75 RBIs, and a career-best 32 stolen bases. He led the majors in stolen base percentage (91.4%) and made his fifth All-Star appearance. The Yankees were defeated by the Anaheim Angels in the ALDS.
In May 2003, George Steinbrenner and Derek Jeter mocked the December 2002 incident in a Visa commercial.
On June 3, 2003, Derek Jeter was named the captain of the Yankees, filling the position that had been vacant since Don Mattingly's retirement in 1995. In the postseason, Jeter batted .314, but the Yankees lost the World Series to the Florida Marlins.
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 moved to third base, while Jeter remained the starting shortstop. Rodriguez's fielding range allowed Jeter to cede ground to his right.
In 2003, Derek Jeter became the Yankees' team captain.
In 2003, Kalamazoo Central High School inducted Derek Jeter into its athletic hall of fame.
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.
On July 1, 2004, Derek Jeter made a memorable over-the-shoulder catch against the Boston Red Sox, diving into the stands and receiving a lacerated chin and bruised face. The Yankees won the game, and the play was voted the Play of the Year. Jeter was also presented with his first Gold Glove Award following the 2004 season.
In 2004, Derek Jeter made the All-Star team and finished the season with a .292 average, 23 home runs, and a career-best 44 doubles. He batted .316 in the ALDS, but struggled in the ALCS as the Yankees lost to the Red Sox.
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.
According to the 2005 Sports Business Surveys, Derek Jeter was ranked as the most marketable player in baseball.
In 2005, Derek Jeter finished second in the AL in runs scored and third in hits. Despite criticism regarding his defense, he won his second consecutive Gold Glove. The Yankees lost to the Angels in the ALDS.
In 2005, Derek Jeter was the subject of a segment on the TV news magazine 60 Minutes.
In 2006, Derek Jeter competed in the World Baseball Classic and was named to the All-World Baseball Classic Team.
In 2006, Derek Jeter finished second in the AL MVP voting but won the Hank Aaron Award for superior offensive performance and his third consecutive Gold Glove Award.
In 2006, Derek Jeter moved to second in the batting lineup after the Yankees signed Johnny Damon. Jeter recorded his 2,000th career hit, becoming the eighth Yankee to reach the milestone. He finished the season with a .343 batting average and earned his seventh All-Star selection. The Yankees lost to the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS.
In 2006, Derek Jeter started at shortstop for the United States national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic. He hit .450 and scored five runs in six games. Jeter's play earned him recognition as the shortstop selection on the All-Tournament Team.
In 2006, Derek Jeter was the second-highest paid endorser in baseball, behind Ichiro Suzuki.
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 2007, Derek Jeter had his third consecutive season with at least 200 hits and was selected for his eighth All-Star appearance. He turned a career-high 104 double plays. He struggled in the ALDS, and the Indians defeated the Yankees.
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. Following the final game in Yankee Stadium history, Jeter made a speech, thanking the Yankees fans for their support, which was voted the Moment of the Year.
In 2008, Derek Jeter settled a tax dispute with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regarding his official residence.
In 2008, Derek Jeter was featured in Gameloft's wireless phone baseball game, Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008.
In 2008, Derek Jeter's ultimate zone rating (UZR) improved from worst in the AL for shortstops in 2007 to close to league average after embarking on a rigorous training program to combat the effects of age.
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.
On August 16, 2009, Derek Jeter achieved his 2,675th hit as a shortstop against the Seattle Mariners, breaking Luis Aparicio's major league record for hits as a shortstop.
On September 11, 2009, Derek Jeter became the all-time hits leader as a member of the Yankees with 2,722 hits, passing Lou Gehrig. The hit was a single off of pitcher Chris Tillman in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles.
In 2009, Derek Jeter again started at shortstop for the United States team in the World Baseball Classic. He was named captain of the team. Jeter and the United States team faced the Yankees in an exhibition game, the only time Jeter played against the Yankees.
In 2009, Derek Jeter batted .355 during the postseason, including .407 in the World Series, and he won his fifth World Series championship. He was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, won the Roberto Clemente Award, Hank Aaron Award, his fourth Gold Glove Award, and his fourth Silver Slugger Award. Jeter also finished third in the AL MVP voting.
In 2009, Derek Jeter became the leadoff hitter and batted .334. He also had a career-low eight errors and a career-best .986 fielding percentage. The Sporting News named him eighth on their list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball.
In 2009, Derek Jeter competed in the World Baseball Classic and was named captain of the United States team.
Since 2009, Derek Jeter has served as an ambassador for Weplay, a website designed to encourage children to get involved in sports.
According to the 2010 Sports Business Surveys, Derek Jeter was ranked as the most marketable player in baseball.
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.
On May 28, 2011, Derek Jeter broke Rickey Henderson's franchise record for stolen bases when he stole his 327th base against the Mariners.
On July 9, 2011, Derek Jeter recorded his 3,000th career hit, a home run off David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeter finished the day with five hits in five at-bats and became the second player to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit. He is the only member of the 3,000 hit club to record all his hits with the New York Yankees.
On July 14, 2011, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada played their 1,660th game together, breaking the previous franchise record of 1,659 games held by Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri.
On July 28, 2011, MLB and HBO aired "Derek Jeter 3K", a documentary that profiled Jeter's path to 3,000 hits.
On August 29, 2011, Derek Jeter played his 2,402nd game with the Yankees, breaking Mickey Mantle's record for most games played as a Yankee.
A 2011 list by the marketing firm Nielsen ranked Derek Jeter as the most marketable player in baseball.
In 2011, Derek Jeter, along with Japanese baseball player Hideki Matsui, took part in a charity baseball game at 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 Derek Jeter's honor.
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.
In 2012, Derek Jeter received an honorary doctorate from Siena College honoring him for his Turn 2 Foundation's work.
In 2012, Derek Jeter started dating Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Hannah Davis.
In 2012, Derek Jeter started the season on a hot streak, batting .420 through April 25. In the 2012 MLB All-Star Game, Jeter recorded his 11th All-Star hit, passing Mickey Mantle for the most All-Star Game hits in Yankees history.
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.
During his injury-shortened 2013 season, Derek Jeter arranged a partnership with Simon & Schuster to form an imprint called Jeter Publishing.
In 2013, the Yankees did not qualify for the postseason, an exception in Derek Jeter's major league career.
On February 12, 2014, Derek Jeter announced on his Facebook page that the 2014 season would be his last.
On October 1, 2014, Derek Jeter's new website, ThePlayersTribune.com, appeared online as a new media platform presenting the unfiltered voice of professional athletes.
In 2014, Derek Jeter explored purchasing the Buffalo Bills football team.
In 2014, Derek Jeter retired from professional baseball.
In 2014, Derek Jeter was the subject of an episode of Finding Your Roots, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series.
In 2014, during his final season, Derek Jeter recorded his 1,000th career multi-hit game and was elected to start at shortstop in the All-Star Game, where he batted leadoff for the AL. He broke Omar Vizquel's MLB career record of games started at shortstop and Lou Gehrig's franchise record of career doubles, and also scored the 1,900th run of his career. Jeter passed Carl Yastrzemski and Honus Wagner on MLB's all-time career hit list.
In 2014, the Yankees did not qualify for the postseason, an exception in Derek Jeter's major league career.
In February 2015, Derek Jeter made an appearance alongside Peyton Manning to celebrate Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary.
In March 2015, it was reported that Derek Jeter had partnered with Concessions Tampa to bid for a space within the Tampa International Airport, and plans to open a restaurant named after his website, ThePlayersTribune.com.
In 2015, Derek Jeter became engaged to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Hannah Davis.
In 2015, Derek Jeter was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
In July 2016, Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis married.
On May 14, 2017, The Yankees retired Derek Jeter's uniform number and unveiled a plaque in his honor at Monument Park in a pregame ceremony.
In July 2017, Derek Jeter engaged in the bidding for ownership of the Miami Marlins.
In August 2017, Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman finalized a deal to purchase the Miami Marlins.
In August 2017, Derek 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 following unanimous approval of the other 29 MLB team owners, and Jeter was named chief executive officer (CEO) of the team.
In 2018, Derek Jeter donated furniture and household items to families forced to relocate by Hurricane Irma.
In January 2019, Derek 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 renovate the school's baseball and softball complex.
On January 21, 2020, Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2020 in his first year of eligibility.
In September 2020, Derek 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 396 of 397 possible votes.
In March 2021, Derek Jeter and his wife listed their Greenwood Lake home.
In April 2021, Derek Jeter joined the board of Rockefeller Capital Management.
On September 8, 2021, Derek Jeter was formally enshrined in a ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
In December 2021, Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their third daughter.
In February 2022, Derek Jeter ended his tenure as the chief executive officer (CEO) and part owner of the Miami Marlins.
On February 28, 2022, Derek Jeter announced that he would no longer serve as CEO of the Miami Marlins or hold any shares in the club, ending his relationship with the team.
On July 18, 2022, The Captain, a documentary miniseries about Derek Jeter's life and career, debuted on ESPN.
On September 8, 2022, Derek Jeter announced that he joined entrepreneur Brian Lee and multiple capital venture firms in launching a card grading, storage vault, and marketplace platform named Arena Club.
In May 2023, Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their son.
Since the 2025 ballot, Derek Jeter's 99.7% vote share for the Hall of Fame has been matched by Ichiro Suzuki.
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