The Official Facebook Page for Derek Utley. [230] They subsequently listed their Greenwood Lake home in March 2021. However, Bench had a higher OPS and a big edge in slugging percentage while helping the Reds win twice. [164] Jeter batted .190 in only 17 games played during the 2013 season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 15,876 talking about this. [283] To commemorate Jeter's final year, the Jordan brand made a tribute commercial titled "#RE2PECT," which had many baseball players (such as Jon Lester) and celebrities, even rival Boston Red Sox fans, tip their caps. Find out more. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Only former Phillies teammate Ryan Howard has more among active players. [21] He batted .247 in his first 11 games with Greensboro, and struggled defensively, making nine errors in 48 chances. [127] Following his activation from the disabled list, he hit .326 with an .806 OPS in his last 64 games of the season. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Boston Red Sox . In Games 1, 5 and 7 of the 2014 Fall Classic, Bumgarner allowed the Royals one earned run in 21 innings. [1] For his career, he averaged 204 hits, 113 runs scored and 21 stolen bases per 162 games. [146] Jeter played his 2,402nd game with the Yankees on August 29, 2011, breaking Mickey Mantle's record for most games played as a Yankee. [226] Jeter settled a tax dispute regarding his official residence with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance in 2008. SUMMARY Career [55] However, because Steinbrenner did not want to set a record for the largest contract, Steinbrenner waited while Juan Gonzlez and the Detroit Tigers negotiated on a reported eight-year, $143million contract extension. Jeter began the 1992 season with the Gulf Coast Yankees of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, based in Tampa, Florida. In his second year in 1990, he fractured two ribs in the third preseason game, and was sidelined for the last preseason game and the first three regular season games. [1][88][89] Jeter batted .500 with one home run in the 2006 ALDS, including a perfect 5-for-5 performance in Game 1, making him the sixth player to record five hits in one postseason game. [10] In extra innings, Jeter hit a game-winning home run off of Byung-hyun Kim. "[10] Despite the home run, Jeter slumped at the plate; he denied injuries were a factor, though a fall into a photographer's box trying to catch a foul ball may have aggravated an earlier hamstring injury. [220] At the Yankees' request, Jeter embarked on a rigorous training program to combat the effects of age, by focusing on lateral movement and first-step quickness. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. [127], On July 9, 2011, Jeter recorded his 3,000th career hit, a home run off of David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. "Watch: Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter introduce 'SNL 40' sports clip mashup", "2K Sports Announces Major League Baseball 2K6 The Exclusive 2006 Multi-Platform Baseball Title; New York Yankee All-Star Derek Jeter to Again Grace Cover", "Gameloft Continues Winning Streak With Release of Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008", "Derek Jeter's wax figure at Madame Tussauds description page", "Jeter honored at Louisville Slugger Museum", "Derek Jeter like you've never seen him: 'The Captain' uncovers the man behind Yankees' legend", "Hall of Famer Derek Jeter joining 'MLB on FOX' team", "Kalamazoo Central names Jeter to its hall of fame", "Kalamazoo Central names baseball field after Derek Jeter", "N.J. 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Edgar Renteria had two huge World Series moments, getting the hit that won the 1997 World Series for the Marlins and then delivering a three-run homer that accounted for all the Giants' runs in a clinching 2010 Game 5 (and winning Series MVP). [107], Jeter achieved two career hit milestones in the second half of the 2009 season. Jeter was one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and is involved in numerous product endorsements. [41] Overall, Jeter batted .361 in the 1996 postseason, helping to lead the Yankees offensively with Bernie Williams, as Wade Boggs, Paul O'Neill, and Tino Martinez struggled. Starting pitcher: Madison Bumgarner, GiantsHonorable mentions: Whitey Ford, Yankees; Bob Gibson, Cardinals. [32] The Yankees advanced to the postseason in 1995. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. "[9] It was a baseball family, and Jeter's younger sister Sharlee (born c. 1979) was a softball star in high school. [241][242][243], Jeter is Catholic, having been raised in the faith, attending Catholic schools as a child and identifying with the faith while playing for the Yankees. [14] Newhouser felt so strongly about Jeter's potential that he quit his job with the Astros in protest after they ignored his drafting advice. Michael Gerard Utley (born December 20, 1965) is a former American football player. Derek Sanderson Jeter ( / ditr / JEE-tr; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. [37], Rated the sixth-best prospect in baseball by Baseball America heading into the 1996 season,[23] Jeter started on Opening Day, the first Yankee rookie to start as shortstop for the team since Tom Tresh in 1962. Of the 11 picks, seven are in the Hall of Fame, and at least two of the other four -- David Ortiz and Madison Bumgarner -- are headed toward Cooperstown. [134] Jeter finished the year with a .297 batting average, six home runs, 61 runs batted in, 84 runs, and 16 stolen bases. [300], Jeter announced that he is joining Fox Sports as the MLB on Fox Studio Analyst at Super Bowl LVII on Fox Sports. [47], Jeter earned $750,000 for the 1998 season. While never a prolific basestealer -- his career high was 23 in 2009 -- Utley rarely got caught. MLB Players. [139][140][d] Only Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron, and Robin Yount were younger than Jeter on the day of their 3,000th hit. He was also one of the best defensive catchers of all-time. His seven home runs are tied with Gil McDougald for the most by a second baseman, and those numbers win the day even though he played in just 15 games and was a regular only on the 2008-09 Phillies. He finished the season playing only in the second half of games. . 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[200], Jeter is also known for his professionalism. Privacy Policy. 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[19] The Yankees drafted Jeter, who chose to turn pro, signing for $800,000. In the regular season, he batted.324 with a league-leading 127runs, 19home runs, and 84RBIs,[1] for a team that won 114games during the regular season and is widely considered to be one of the greatest of all time. [68] Jeter returned to bat .324, finishing third in batting average to Bill Mueller, who batted .326. Do you have a sports website? Seriously asking, Jeter has 71.3 WAR in 20 years and Chade Utley has 64.4 in 16 years. In a word, greatness. He called it "the blueprint for postcareer." Utley was an offensive lineman with the Detroit Lions, picked in the third round of the 1989 NFL Draft, 59th overall. Derek Jeter Navigation boxes and awards, Derek Jeter World Baseball Classic rosters. [215] A 2008 study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that, from 2002 through 2005, Jeter was the worst defensive shortstop in MLB. In his first professional game, Jeter failed to get a hit in seven at-bats, going 0-for-7, while striking out five times. [202], Jeter is noted for his postseason performances and has earned the titles of "Captain Clutch," and "Mr. November" due to his outstanding postseason play. Bench and Mantle. Do you have a blog? "[196] Jeter has been viewed as one of the best players of his generation. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Utley started in the sixth game, but dislocated his shoulder in the third quarter. Jeter ran from shortstop to grab the ball and flipped it backhanded to catcher Jorge Posada, rather than throwing it overhand. [13][25], Coming off his strong 1993 season, Baseball America rated Jeter as the 16th-best prospect in baseball. The play, known as "The Flip,"[10] was later voted seventh in Baseball Weekly's 10 Most Amazing Plays of all time,[62] and won the 2002 Best Play ESPY Award. Join our linker program. Lee played with the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). [147] He finished the 2011 season with 162 hits, his 16th consecutive season with 150 hits, which tied him with Pete Rose for the second-most consecutive 150-hit seasons, one behind Hank Aaron for the MLB record. 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[1] Though he hit two home runs during the 1997 American League Division Series, the Yankees lost to the Cleveland Indians, three games to two. Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Thirty-one Hall of Famers and thousands of fans welcomed Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday in. [306] His 99.7% of the vote was second only to Mariano Rivera (100%), and ahead of Ken Griffey (99.3%) in the history of Hall of Fame voting. However, he suffered mild inflammation in his right shoulder in the Arizona Fall League after the conclusion of the 1994 regular season. Though his critics continued to see Jeter as a liability defensively, he won his second consecutive Gold Glove in 2005. He led all of baseball in the act from 2007-09 with 25, 27, and 24 HBPs, respectively. [137] He also became the second player to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit, Wade Boggs having done so in 1999. There's a lot of tradition, a lot of history and a lot of memories. [6], The Jeters lived in New Jersey until Derek was four years old, at which point they moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. As Giambi rounded third base and headed for home plate, Yankees right fielder Shane Spencer retrieved the ball and made a wild throw that missed cut-off man Tino Martinez and dribbled down the first-base line. One other point: that franchise in the Bronx, the one with 27 championships and 40 pennants, has a large presence, which only makes the debate more lively. [91] In a close vote, Jeter finished second in the voting to Justin Morneau of the Twins. Exceeded rookie limits during 2003 season, Agents: Wasserman Previously: Arn Tellem, More Chase Utley Pages at Baseball Reference. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Derek Sanderson Jeter (/ditr/ JEE-tr; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. [139] MLB and HBO produced Derek Jeter 3K, a documentary that profiled his path to 3,000 hits and originally aired on July 28, 2011. [118] He rebounded to bat.342 in his last 79at-bats after making adjustments to his swing with the help of Kevin Long, the Yankees hitting coach, who had successfully helped Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson make adjustments that improved their production. 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[188], Jeter started at shortstop for the United States national baseball team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. Shortstop: Derek Jeter, YankeesHonorable mention: Edgar Renteria, Marlins/Giants. [39] By year's end Jeter far exceeded Torre's expectations and anyone's hitting .314 with 10home runs, 104runs scored, and 78RBIs. Second base: Chase Utley, Phillies/DodgersHonorable mention: Billy Martin, Yankees. As a result, Jeter began the 2013 season on the disabled list. Attending New York Yankees games with his grandparents, Jeter became a passionate fan of the team. ", "Derek Jeter confirms engagement to Hannah Davis as Yankees legend posts story about his dog", "Jeter marries longtime girlfriend Davis", "New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah, welcome 1st child", "A New Rookie! [1] Jeter made a notable defensive assist in Game 3 of the 2001 American League Division Series against the Oakland Athletics. [82], Jeter was second in the AL in runs scored (122) in the 2005 season,[83] and was third in the league in both at bats (654) and hits (202). [212][213][214] The 2006 book The Fielding Bible by John Dewan contains an essay by Bill James in which he concluded that Jeter "was probably the most ineffective defensive player in the major leagues, at any position" over his entire career. Designated hitter: David Ortiz, Red SoxHonorable mention: Don Baylor, Red Sox/Twins/As. [272], Jeter has appeared in national ad campaigns for Nike, Gatorade,[273] Fleet Bank, Subway, Ford, VISA,[274] Discover Card,[275] Florsheim,[276] Gillette, Skippy,[277] and XM Satellite Radio. Utley's 1.046 OPS and .689 slugging percentage are the highest among all second basemen who've played in the World Series. [173] On July 17, Derek scored the 1,900th run of his career becoming the 10th player in MLB history to do so. [17] Though Yankees officials were concerned that Jeter would attend college instead of signing a professional contract, Groch convinced them to select him, saying, "the only place Derek Jeter's going is to Cooperstown. [297] A wax figure immortalizes Jeter at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York,[298] and a sculpture at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Kentucky. [85], Jeter hit his 400th career double on June 27, 2008,[96] and his 200th home run on July 12. [30] The following day, he recorded his first two major league hits and scored his first two career runs. us. [1] He credited the turnaround to his work with Denbo;[135] Long acknowledged that his attempt to adjust Jeter's swing did not work. Molitors numbers are comparable, while making nine of his 13 World Series starts at third. What else is new? the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [129][130] Jeter broke Rickey Henderson's franchise record for stolen bases when he stole his 327th base against the Mariners on May 28, 2011. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Man, Silver Fox are nicknames for Chase Utley. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. [193], Jeter is considered to be one of the most consistent baseball players of all time. Over a 10-year stretch from 2005 to 2014, he was the second-best position . Though the ball would have remained in play if not for Maier, and could have been caught by Tony Tarasco, the home run stood as called, tying the game. [98] He finished the season with a .300 batting average. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. It marked the first home run of Jeter's postseason career. [244], Jeter and model Hannah Davis, who had been dating since 2012, became engaged in 2015. [16] Yankees scout Dick Groch, assigned to scout in the Midwest, watched Jeter participate in an all-star camp held at Western Michigan University. [77] Jeter struggled in the 2004 ALCS, batting .200 with one extra base hit, as the Yankees lost the series to the Red Sox in seven games, despite winning the first three games. All rights reserved. [44], Before the 1997 season, Jeter and the Yankees agreed on a $540,000 contract with performance bonuses. [24] He finished second in the SAL in triples (11), third in hits (152), and 11th in batting average, and was named to the postseason All-Star team. [123] Though Jeter stated that he wanted to remain with the Yankees, negotiations became tense. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) and part owner of the league's Miami Marlins from September 2017 to February 2022. [265], Jeter created the Turn 2 Foundation, a charitable organization, in 1996. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [23] Returning to the Hornets in 1993, his first full season of professional baseball, Jeter hit .295 with five home runs, 71 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases; SAL managers voted him the "Most Outstanding Major League Prospect" in the league. Throughout his career, Jeter contributed reliably to the Yankees' franchise successes. [293], Video games have featured Jeter on their cover, including 2K Sports' MLB 2K5, MLB 2K6, and MLB 2K7,[294][295] Acclaim Entertainment's All-Star Baseball series of video games,[296] and Gameloft's wireless phone baseball game, Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008. [8][201][202][203] Due to his style of play, opponents and teammates held him in high esteem. [85], For the 2006 season, the Yankees signed Johnny Damon to play center field and lead off, moving Jeter to the second position in the batting lineup. "[113], In 2010, Jeter, along with Posada and Rivera, became the first trio of teammates in any of the four major league sports in North America (MLB, NFL, NBA, or NHL) to play in at least 16 consecutive seasons on the same team as teammates. [36] The Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series to win their first championship since the 1978 World Series. [114] The 2010 season was statistically Jeter's worst in many respects. May 2017 - Present5 years 10 months. To provide depth to the team at the shortstop position after an injury to Fernndez, Steinbrenner approved a trade that would have sent pitcher Mariano Rivera to the Mariners for shortstop Flix Fermn, but Michael, by then the vice president of scouting, and assistant general manager Brian Cashman convinced Steinbrenner to give Jeter an opportunity. Derek Jeter Position: Shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-3 , 195lb (190cm, 88kg) Born: June 26, 1974 (Age: 48-250d) in Pequannock, NJ us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame Rookie of the Year 14x All-Star 5x World Series 5x Gold Glove 5x Silver Slugger WS MVP AS MVP 2 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. [132][133] At that point, he was batting .260 for the 2011 season with a .649OPS.