Derek Jeter
| Derek Jeter |
| Team - New York Yankees |
| Vital Information |
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Birthdate - 06/26/1967 (Age ) |
| Career Info |
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Position - Shortstop
College - none |
| Career Stats |
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AVG - .317
HR - 191
RBI - 917 |
Derek Sanderson Jeter[1] has been the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees since 1996, the seven time all star has won the American League Rookie of the Year Award, the All-Star Game MVP Award, the World Series MVP Award, a Silver Slugger Award and three Gold Glove Awards. His .317 lifetime batting average is the 56th highest all-time, and 5th highest among active players.
Although he is considered to be a below average defensive player[2], he is most known for a back-handed flip to retire Jeremy Giambi at home plate in the 2001 ALCS against the Oakland Athletics.[3] The out prevented Oakland from tying the game and potentially eliminating the Yankees from the playoffs[4].