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Derek Jeter

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Biography:

Derek Jeter is one of today's most celebrated major league baseball players. He is often considered the face of the New York Yankees, where he played his entire career. While playing, Jeter was also team captain of the Yankees.

Where did Derek Jeter grow up?

Derek Jeter was born Derek Sanderson Jeter on June 26, 1974 in Pequannock Township, NJ. He mostly grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he went to high school and starred on the basketball and baseball teams for Kalamazoo Central High School. He has a sister named Sharlee.

Derek Jeter batting

Author: Keith Allison,
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When did Derek Jeter make it to the major leagues?

Like all young baseball players, Derek's goal was to play in the major leagues. He got his chance playing against the Seattle Mariners on May 29, 1995. He got his first hit a day later and a great baseball career had begun. After a long career, Derek played his last game and retired on September 28, 2014.

Where did Derek Jeter play minor league baseball?

Derek Jeter played for a number of minor league teams during his four years in the minors. All of them are part of the Yankees minor league system. In order, he played for the rookie league GCL Yankees, single A Greensboro Hornets, single A+ Tampa Bay Yankees, double A Albany-Colonie Yankees, and the AAA Columbus Clippers.

Did Derek Jeter go to college?

Derek considered going to the University of Michigan where he received a baseball scholarship. However, he was drafted out of high school as the 6th pick by the New York Yankees and opted to go pro. He hopes to go back to college someday.

Did Jeter win a World Series?

Yes. Derek Jeter won 5 World Series with the New York Yankees.

What records does Derek Jeter hold?

Derek holds a number of records and accomplishments. We'll list a few of his major ones here: Fun Facts about Derek Jeter
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Tim Lincecum
Joe Mauer
Albert Pujols
Jackie Robinson
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Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Chris Paul
Kevin Durant		 Football:
Peyton Manning
Tom Brady
Jerry Rice
Adrian Peterson
Drew Brees
Brian Urlacher

Track and Field:
Jesse Owens
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Usain Bolt
Carl Lewis
Kenenisa Bekele 		Hockey:
Wayne Gretzky
Sidney Crosby
Alex Ovechkin		 Auto Racing:
Jimmie Johnson
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Danica Patrick
Golf:
Tiger Woods
Annika Sorenstam 		Soccer:
Mia Hamm
David Beckham		 Tennis:
Williams Sisters
Roger Federer

Other:
Muhammad Ali
Michael Phelps
Jim Thorpe
Lance Armstrong
Shaun White


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