Derek Jeter Derek Jeter

By: Brendan ShepherdBy: Brendan Shepherd

ChildhoodChildhood

Derek was born on June 26Derek was born on June 26thth 1974 in 1974 in Pequannock, New JerseyPequannock, New Jersey

Derek played Basketball and BaseballDerek played Basketball and Baseball When Derek was 6, he moved to When Derek was 6, he moved to

Kalamazoo Michigan Kalamazoo Michigan His dream was to become a YankeeHis dream was to become a Yankee

High School and CollegeHigh School and College

Derek went to Kalamazoo Central High School, Derek went to Kalamazoo Central High School, where he won several awardswhere he won several awards

Jeter was the 1992 High School Player of the Jeter was the 1992 High School Player of the YearYear

Derek was the 1992 Gatorade Athlete of the Derek was the 1992 Gatorade Athlete of the YearYear

After graduating High School, the New York After graduating High School, the New York Yankees drafted Derek in June of 1992Yankees drafted Derek in June of 1992

He Went to University of Michigan CollegeHe Went to University of Michigan College He was 1993 Most Outstanding ProspectHe was 1993 Most Outstanding Prospect

MinorsMinors

In his first year of the Minor Leagues, He In his first year of the Minor Leagues, He batted .295 with 5 home runs batted .295 with 5 home runs

He did better next seasonHe did better next season Minor League Player of the YearMinor League Player of the Year In 1995 Yankees Shortstop hurtIn 1995 Yankees Shortstop hurt Got to play in the Majors!Got to play in the Majors!

MajorsMajors Derek’s Major League Debut was on May 29Derek’s Major League Debut was on May 29 thth 1995 vs. The 1995 vs. The Seattle MarinersSeattle Mariners In 1996, Derek became a full-time MLB PlayerIn 1996, Derek became a full-time MLB Player In His First Year in The MLB, he battled .314 with 10 home-runs and his fielding In His First Year in The MLB, he battled .314 with 10 home-runs and his fielding

percentage was .969percentage was .969 Derek helped the Yankees beat the Braves in the 1996 World SeriesDerek helped the Yankees beat the Braves in the 1996 World Series Jeter won the 1996 Rookie of the Year AwardJeter won the 1996 Rookie of the Year Award Derek helped the Yankees win the World Series in 1998,1999, and 2000Derek helped the Yankees win the World Series in 1998,1999, and 2000 Derek was the 2000 World Series MVPDerek was the 2000 World Series MVP First Yankee opening day Rookie Shortstop since 1962First Yankee opening day Rookie Shortstop since 1962 .313 career Post-Season Batting Average.313 career Post-Season Batting Average In 2001, Derek got a new Nickname. His nickname is “Mr. November”In 2001, Derek got a new Nickname. His nickname is “Mr. November” In 2003, Derek Jeter was named The Yankees Team CaptainIn 2003, Derek Jeter was named The Yankees Team Captain On September 11, 2009 Derek Jeter broke Lou Gehrig's Yankees' all-time hit record.On September 11, 2009 Derek Jeter broke Lou Gehrig's Yankees' all-time hit record.

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