10 Things You May Not Know About Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter was born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock, New Jersey.

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He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 1992 MLB draft.

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During his career, Jeter became known for his clutch performances in important games, earning him the nickname "Captain Clutch"

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Jeter was a 14-time All-Star and won the World Series with the Yankees five times (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009).

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In 2003, Jeter became the 11th captain in the history of the New York Yankees, succeeding Don Mattingly.

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Off the field, Jeter established the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996.

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He is the Yankees' all-time leader in hits (3,465), games played (2,747), doubles (544), and stolen bases (358).

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He won five Gold Glove Awards (2004-2006, 2009, 2010)

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He was named the American League Rookie of the Year in 1996.

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He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020 on his first ballot.

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