Trivia

Was voted "most likely to be the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees" in high school.

On 2 May 1996, on opening day of his rookie season, he hit a home run in his first at-bat in Clevelend, against Indians pitcher Dennis Martinez.

He was the first baseball player ever to be named All-Star MVP and World Series MVP in the same year (2000).

Good friends with Tiger Woods.

Derek's father, Charles Jeter, is a substance abuse counselor.

His father is African-American. His mother is of Irish and German descent.

Earned the nickname "Mr. November" in the 2001 World Series. Because of the September 11th attacks, the MLB schedule was pushed back. Game 4 of this World Series marked the first time in Major League history where the season continued into November. Jeter clinched the nickname by hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Yankees a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Was an honor student in high school.

Named 1992 High School Player-of-the-Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

He was a huge Yankee fan even before he was drafted to the Yankees.

Was drafted by the New York Yankees while a senior in high school

Family: mother Dot Jeter (aka Dorothy Conner-Jeter), father Charles Jeter and younger sister Sharlee Jeter.

As of November 2, 2004 Derek has earned his First Gold Glove Award as the Shortstop of the NY Yankees. Jeter is the first Yankees shortstop to win this award.

In 2001, he hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live (1975), joining an alumni of athletes that includes Fran Tarkenton, O.J. Simpson, Bill Russell, Alex Karras, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Joe Montana, Walter Payton, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Nancy Kerrigan, George Foreman, Deion Sanders, Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) and Jeff Gordon.

Boyfriend of Minka Kelly [2010].

Became a father for the 1st time at age 43 when his wife Hannah Jeter gave birth to their daughter Bella Raine Jeter on August 17, 2017.

His Turn 2 Foundation, established in 1996, was formed to support activities and programs designed to prevent teenage substance abuse.

Cut off an off-track throw and made a backhand flip throw to home plate to preserve the 1-0 lead in Game 3 of the 2001 ALDS.

Attended the University of Michigan for one semester

Attended Catholic school until he was in 8th grade.

1996 American League Rookie of the Year.

As of the 2004 all star game his all star game batting average was .700

When a stranger showered his wife Hannah with compliments at a restaurant, he paid for the man's meal.

Refers to manager Joe Torre as "Mr. Torre", and is also known to refer to older team mates as "Mr.".

Born on the same day as catcher Jason Kendall.

Made his Major League debut on May 29th, 1995, as Yankees starting shortstop Tony Fernandez was injured. However did not play his first full season in the league until 1996.

Finished in top 10 in voting for American League MVP from 1998-2001.

Made a face-first collison with the left-field seats catching a fly ball in the 12th inning against Boston. He returned to action the very next game (2004).

Surprisingly, he is the only Yankee to ever be named MVP in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He was named MVP in the 2000 World Series.

In game 4 of the 2000 World Series, he hit a home-run off of New York Mets' Bobby Jones' first pitch of the game.

In 2000, he signed a 10-year, $189 million contract, making him the second-highest-paid player in major league baseball (Alex Rodriguez $25.2 Million per year).

Good friends with Alex Rodriguez.

Grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1992.

Fell into the stands making a catch during a game in 2002.

Some sources claim he is named after former hockey player Derek Sanderson. Others say his middle name is a nod to his maternal grandfather, whose first name is Sanderson.

Named to 5 American League All Star teams (1998-2002).

Member of 1996, 1998-2000 World Series Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 2001 and 2003 American League Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 2002 American League Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees team.

Is Captain of the New York Yankees

Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1996 Rookie All-Star Team.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings to be $28 million for the year.

Named the New York Yankees' 11th captain (May 2003)

Chosen one of "People"'s 50 most beautiful people in 1999.

Married to Hannah Jeter since 2016.

He was inducted into the 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services in sports.

Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.

Inducted into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, his first year eligible. He missed being elected unanimously by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) by one vote. The 2020 induction ceremony was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he was inducted in 2021, along with members of that year's class.

Has two daughters: Story Grey Jeter (b. January 31, 2019), River Rose Jeter (b.December2021), and one son: Kaius Green Jeter (b.May 2023).

Uncle of Jalen Jeter.