Derek Jeter

The Baseball Player Derek Jeter

No. 2 Shortstop
Born: June 26, 1974 (age 36) Pequannock, New Jersey

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

MLB debut
May 29, 1995 for the New York Yankees

Career Statistics (Through July 19, 2010)
Batting average .315

Hits 2,850

Runs 1,636

Home runs 232

Runs batted in 1,112

On-base plus slugging .842

Teams
New York Yankees (1995–present)

Biography

The one of the famous celebrities Derek Sanderson Jeter is an American specialized baseball player. He is a Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop who has played his whole career for the New York Yankees. Derek Sanderson Jeter has serve up as the Yankees' team captain since 2003. Jeter's attendance in the Yankees' lineup, highlighted by his hitting prowess, played an instrumental role in the team's late 1990s dynasty.

Derek Jeter Awards

Year	Awards
1994	Minor League Player of the Year Award
1996	Players Choice: Outstanding Rookie of the Year Award
1996	Rookie of the Year Award
1996	Sporting News Rookie Player of the Year Award
1998	Player of the Month Award
2000	All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award
2000	Babe Ruth Award (World Series MVP)
2000	World Series Most Valuable Player Award
2004	Gold Glove Award for Shortstops
2005	Gold Glove Award for Shortstops
2006	Baseball Digest Player of the Year Award
2006	Gold Glove Award for Shortstops
2006	Hank Aaron Award
2006	Silver Slugger Award (American League)
2006	TYIB: Hitter of the Year Award
2007	Silver Slugger Award (American League)
2008	Silver Slugger Award (American League)
2009	Gold Glove Award for Shortstops
2009	Hank Aaron Award
2009	Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award
2009	Silver Slugger Award (American League)
2009	Sportsman of the Year Award

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