Derek Jeter

Also known as Derek Sanderson Jeter, Captain Clutch, Mr. November

American former professional baseball player, author, bussinessman and baseball broadcasters

Person · Open Library

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Grand Slam
Contract Series Complete Paperback Collection
Contract Series Books 1-5
ESPN Inside Access--Derek Jeter
Life You Imagine

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Film & TV

Acting · New Jersey

Derek Sanderson Jeter (born June 26, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop who played his entire career for the New York Yankees. A career that spanned from 1995 to 2014, Jeter's presence in the Yankees' lineup, highlighted by his hitting prowess, played an instrumental role in the team's late 1990s dynasty. He has played himself in several films, including Anger Management…

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Jimmy Rollins: My Way — self2025
Alex vs ARod — Self2025
Reggie — Self2023
It Ain't Over — Self2023
The Captain — Self (archive footage)2022
David Blaine: The Magic Way — Self2020
Generations of the Game2018
Basketball: A Love Story — Self (archive footage)

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Article

Derek Sanderson Jeter (/ˈdʒiːtər/ JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974), nicknamed "the Captain", is an American former professional baseball player, businessman, and baseball executive. A shortstop, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2020; he received 396 of 397 possible votes, the second-highest percentage in MLB history (behind only teammate Mariano Rivera) and the highest by a position player. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) and part owner of the league's Miami Marlins from September 2017 to February 2022.

A five-time World Series champion with the Yankees, Jeter is regarded as a central contributor to the franchise's dynasty during the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, base-running, fielding, and leadership. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,465), doubles (544), games played (2,747), stolen bases (358), times on base (4,716), plate appearances (12,602) and at bats (11,195). His accolades include 14 All-Star selections, five Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and a 2009 Roberto Clemente Award. Jeter was the 28th player to reach 3,000 hits and finished his career sixth in MLB history in career hits (3,465), second all-time among right-handed hitters behind Hank Aaron, and first among shortstops. In 2017, the Yankees retired his uniform number 2.