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Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter is a professional baseball player for the Yankees and has played as short-stop since 1995. He has won both Rookie of the Year and World Series MVP Player. Ask questions about Derek Jeter's history, statistics, and awards here.

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What were Derek Jeter's parents jobs?

Derek Jeter's father, Dr. Sanderson Charles, is a substance abuse counselor. His mother Dorothy is an accountant.

Why does Derek Jeter wear one sleeve long and the other short?

professional baseball players wear the sleeve to keep their throwing arm warm so it doesn't take as much throws to warm-up their arms.

Which World Series had all games played in one park?

There were three World Series when both the National League team and the American League team shared the same ballpark. In the 1921 World Series two years before Yankee Stadium was built, the Yankees shared the Polo Grounds with the Giants. Game one the Giants were the home team as they were every other game in this eight game best of 9 series. The Giants won that series five games to three The 1922 World Series featured the New York Giants beating the New York Yankees four games to none at the Polo Grounds. The 1944 World Series featured the St. Louis Cardinals beating the St. Louis Browns four games to two. Both of the St. Louis teams shared Sportsman's Park as the Cardinal were the home team in games 1,2, and 6

Which minor league teams did Derek Jeter play for?

  • Gulf Coast League (GCL) Yankees - 1992
  • Greensboro Hornets 1992/1993
  • Tampa Yankees, Albany-Colonie Yankees - 1994
  • Columbus Clippers - 1994/1995
  • (Rehabilitation) -- 1998 (Columbus Clippers - 1 game), 2000 (Tampa Yankees - 1 game) and 2008 (Trenton Thunder - 5 games)

What was Derek Jeter's walk up song for 2010?

I think it will be "Empty Without Me" by Eminem. That's what it was in '09.

Which records does Derek Jeter currently hold as a New York Yankee?

As of the end of the 2011 season, Derek Jeter holds the following Yankees records:

  • Hits: 3,088
  • Stolen Bases: 339
  • Games Played: 2,426
  • At Bats: 9,868
  • Plate Appearances: 11,155
  • Hit By Pitch: 158
  • Grounded Into Double Play: 245

How many hits does Derek Jeter need to reach 3000?

On July 9, 2011, Derek Jeter collected his 3,000th career hit with a third-inning home run off Tampa Bay's David Price.

Did Derek Jeter find the Turn 2 Foundation?

Yes, he did. Derek Jeter founded the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996.

Who did Derek Jeter hit his grand slam off of?

He hit his grand slam off Joe Borowski of the Chicago Cubs on June 18, 2005 at Yankee Stadium.

How much is the Upper Deck Derek Jeter card 550 worth?

A 1994 Upper Deck Derek Jeter baseball card number 550 has a book value of about $2.50 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important.

Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.

What is the value of a 1998 Derek Jeter Enviromint coin?

There were a number of Derek Jeter Chicago Processing Enviromint Medallion made that range in price from about $30. -$60. in mint condition. Chicago Proccessing Enviromint produced Coins between 1985 through 1998. The company named the coins enviromint because they were made from recycled silver.

How bad is Derek Jeter at Shortstop?

No matter how old he may be getting, he is better than you could ever hope to be.

How many outs has Derek Jeter made during his New York Yankees career?

As of July 9, 2011, Jeter has had almost 9,600 career at bats. If you subtract his 3,000 career hits, then it is safe to say he has been retired more than 6,000 times.

Why is Derek Jeter nicknamed Mr. November?

Derek Jeter Mr. NovemberDerek Jeter was the first Major League player to bat, and hit a Home Run in November, in Major League history. The 4th game of the 2001 World Series started on October 31. Derek Jeter came to bat after midnight in an extra inning game which ended on November 1st. Because of his heroic home run Jeter was nicknamed Mr. November.

When did Derek Jeter break the New York Yankees all time hit record?

1996

Derek Jeter has won five World Series (all with the Yankees); 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009. For his accomplishments in the 2000 World Series (.409 batting average, 9 hits, 2 home runs) he was awarded the World Series MVP. Jeter also went the World Series in 2001 and 2003 with the Yankees but lost in them both.

Does Derek jeter own property in guilford ct?

Derek Jeter has stated that his primary residence is in Tampa, Florida, where he now owns a home in the Davis Islands neighborhood.

He also has two additional homes. One in Greenwood Lake, New York and the other in Marlboro Township, New Jersey.