Derek Jeter's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Derek Jeter.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1978: Yankees win World Series

Yankees won the World Series in 1978

1993: Rated Top Prospect

Coming off his strong 1993 season, Baseball America rated Derek Jeter as the 16th-best prospect in baseball.

1993: Most Outstanding Major League Prospect

In 1993, Derek Jeter was voted the "Most Outstanding Major League Prospect" in the South Atlantic League (SAL).

1994: Minor League Player of the Year

In 1994, Derek Jeter was honored with Minor League Player of the Year Awards by multiple organizations.

1996: Rookie of the Year and World Series

In 1996, Derek Jeter became the Yankees' starting shortstop, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and helped the team win the World Series.

1998: MVP Award Nomination

In 1998, Derek Jeter finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

1998: All-Star and MVP Nomination

In 1998, Derek Jeter was selected for his first All-Star Game and finished third in MVP voting.

1999: AL Hits Leader and Salary Arbitration

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.

1999: Career High Numbers

In 1999, Derek Jeter recorded multiple career-high numbers.

1999: Boggs' 3,000th Hit

In 1999, Wade Boggs hit a home run for his 3,000th hit, which Jeter later matched in 2011.

2000: All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP

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.

2001: All-Star Game and "The Flip"

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.

2002: "The Flip" wins ESPY Award

In 2002, Jeter's defensive play in the 2001 ALDS game against the Athletics, known as "The Flip" won the Best Play ESPY Award.

2003: Inducted into Kalamazoo Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2003, Kalamazoo Central High School inducted Derek Jeter into its athletic hall of fame.

July 1, 2004: Diving Catch Against the Red Sox

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.

2005: Second Consecutive Gold Glove Award

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.

2006: 2,000th Career Hit and All-Star Selection

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).

2006: Hank Aaron Award and Gold Glove

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.

2007: 200 Hits and All-Star Appearance

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.

June 27, 2008: 400th Career Double

On June 27, 2008, Derek Jeter hit his 400th career double.

September 14, 2008: Tying Lou Gehrig's Record at Yankee Stadium

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.

2008: Improved Defense

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.

August 16, 2009: Most Hits as a Shortstop

On August 16, 2009, Derek Jeter recorded his 2,675th hit as a shortstop, breaking Luis Aparicio's major league record.

September 11, 2009: All-Time Yankees Hit Leader

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.

2009: Roberto Clemente Award

In 2009, Derek Jeter received the Roberto Clemente Award.

2009: Fifth World Series Championship and Awards

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.

2010: Worst Season and Gold Glove

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.

May 28, 2011: Breaks Franchise Stolen Base Record

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.

July 9, 2011: 3,000th Career Hit

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.

July 14, 2011: Jeter and Posada Break Franchise Record

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.

August 29, 2011: Breaks Yankees Games Played Record

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.

2011: Kalamazoo Central High School Renamed Baseball Field in His Honor

In 2011, Kalamazoo Central High School renamed its baseball field in honor of Derek Jeter.

2012: Received Honorary Doctorate from Siena College

In 2012, Derek Jeter received an honorary doctorate from Siena College in recognition of his foundation's charitable work.

2012: Most Hits in MLB and Injury

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.

2014: Final Season Milestones

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.

2015: Inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame

In 2015, Derek Jeter was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

May 14, 2017: Yankees Retired Jeter's Number and Unveiled Plaque

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.