Derek Sanderson Jeter (/ ˈ dʒ iː t ər / JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974), nicknamed "the Captain", is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with …

Apr 2, 2014 · New Jersey-born Derek Jeter was drafted by Major League Baseball's New York Yankees in 1992. He helped the Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves to win the World Series in 1996,...

Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1st round (6th) of the 1992 MLB June Amateur Draft from Central HS (Kalamazoo, MI). High School: Central HS (Kalamazoo, MI) Debut: May 29, 1995 (Age 20-337d, 16,670th in major league history)

Hit .334 (212-for-634) with 107R, 27 doubles, 1 triple, 18HR, 66RBI and 30SB in 153 games with the Yankees (147 starts at SS, five starts at DH)... was named the "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated, becoming the first Yankee to win the honor in its 56-year history... also earned his fourth Silver Slugger Award, fourth Gold Glove Award ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Derek Jeter, American professional baseball player who, as shortstop for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, won five World Series titles (1996, 1998–2000, 2009) and was one of the most popular players of his time.

Dec 3, 2024 · Derek Jeter, born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock, New Jersey, is a former professional baseball player renowned for his illustrious career with the New York Yankees. Drafted in 1992, Jeter quickly emerged as a key player, leading the Yankees to five World Series championships between 1996 and 2009.

Jan 29, 2025 · Jun 20, 2024; Fairfield, Alabama, USA; Former MLB player Derek Jeter before the MLB at Rickwood Field tribute game to the Negro Leagues between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants.

Derek Jeter (born June 26, 1974 in Pequannock Township, New Jersey) is a retired American Major League Baseball player. He played as the captain for the New York Yankees and is an eleven-time All-Star shortstop for the New York Yankees.

Derek Jeter was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2000 World Series after leading the New York Yankees to victory over the New York Mets. The Yankees won the series 4-1, and Jeter's outstanding performance was a key factor in their success.

Nov 20, 2022 · Derek Jeter is a five-time World Series champion with the Yankees. His hitting, base running, fielding, and leadership were key parts of the Yankees’ dynasty in the late 1990s and early 2000s.