[115][119] Following the season, Jeter won his fifth Gold Glove award. [10][a] He hit his first MLB home run that day. [103], For the 2009 season, Yankees manager Joe Girardi switched Jeter and Damon in the batting order, with Damon moving to second and Jeter to the leadoff role. However, Bench had a higher OPS and a big edge in slugging percentage while helping the Reds win twice. He made his fifth All-Star appearance. [73] Rodriguez's fielding range allowed Jeter to cede ground to his right to Rodriguez and cheat to his left: fielding balls hit to his left is a weakness identified by scouts. [1] Jeter, who for part of the year hit third in the batting order, also drove in 102 runs, becoming only the second Yankee shortstop to do so, following Lyn Lary's 107 RBIs in 1931. [217][218], Jeter committed 18 errors in 2007, his highest total since finishing with 24 in 2000. [13], Considered the fourth-best prospect in baseball by Baseball America heading into the 1995 season,[23] Jeter was projected as the starting shortstop for the Yankees. In an age where professional athletes often found themselves in personal scandals, he mostly avoided major controversy in a high-profile career in New York City while maintaining a strong work ethic. [62] Posada tagged Giambi out on the leg just before he crossed home plate, preserving the Yankees' one-run lead. [42], Following his Rookie of the Year campaign, considered the "new crop" of shortstops, along with Alex Rodriguez and Nomar Garciaparra, as the careers of older shortstops such as Cal Ripken Jr., Barry Larkin, Ozzie Smith, and Alan Trammell were concluding. 1996 American League Championship Series (ALCS), Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, List of Major League Baseball annual runs scored leaders, List of Major League Baseball batting champions, List of Major League Baseball career doubles leaders, List of Major League Baseball career hits leaders, List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders, List of Major League Baseball career runs scored leaders, List of Major League Baseball career runs batted in leaders, List of Major League Baseball career total bases leaders, List of Major League Baseball career home run leaders, List of Major League Baseball hit records, List of Major League Baseball players who spent their entire career with one franchise, New York Yankees award winners and league leaders, "New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter's greatness goes beyond the numbers", "Derek Jeter rises to join Yankee greats", "Turn 2 Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary", "JOE MAUER OF THE TWINS: "I THINK KIDS ARE SPECIALIZING WAY TOO SOON", National Collegiate Scouting Association Athletic Recruiting, "Baseball What Can We Do Next? Baltimore Orioles . [21] Jeter continued to struggle during the rest of the season, batting .202 in 47 games. He played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1989 through 1991, when he was paralyzed during a game. Brock is in the conversation with a .391 batting average thats tops among all MLB outfielders in the World Series. Or write about sports? [37], Rated the sixth-best prospect in baseball by Baseball America heading into the 1996 season,[23] Jeter started on Opening Day, the first Yankee rookie to start as shortstop for the team since Tom Tresh in 1962. [219] After the season, Cashman and his staff saw Jeter's defense as an area that needed to be addressed. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In Games 1, 5 and 7 of the 2014 Fall Classic, Bumgarner allowed the Royals one earned run in 21 innings. [11], Jeter attended Kalamazoo Central High School, where he ran cross country in the fall, played basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring. Well go with Bumgarner here, given his absurd performance on a rate basis, as well as bonus points for his legendary relief performance in Game 7 of the 2014 Fall Classic. [14] Though right-handed hitters often pull the ball into left field, Jeter's signature inside-out swing, dubbed the "Jeterian Swing,"[199] resulted in most of his hits going to center and right field. 18,243rd in major league history) [300], Jeter announced that he is joining Fox Sports as the MLB on Fox Studio Analyst at Super Bowl LVII on Fox Sports. 15,876 talking about this. [1] Though he lost the MVP Award, he won the Hank Aaron Award, given for superior offensive performance. For inquiries, please email derek@derekutley.com. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [95] He was selected for his eighth All-Star appearance. ", After the 2010 season, Jeter became a free agent for the first time in his career. Jacksons .457 on-base percentage in 27 World Series games trails only Ruths .470 among outfielders. 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The Yankees advanced to the 2001 World Series to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. [93], Though the Yankees continued to struggle with postseason failures, Jeter remained a consistent contributor. [10] In his senior year, he batted .508 and compiled 23runs batted in (RBIs), 21walks, four home runs, a .637 on-base percentage (OBP), a .831 slugging percentage (SLG), 12stolen bases (in 12attempts), and only one strikeout. October. [1][76] He batted .316 with a team-leading four RBIs as the Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins in the 2004 ALDS. [208], Jeter won five Gold Glove Awards, trailing only Vizquel, Ozzie Smith, Luis Aparicio, Dave Concepcin, and Mark Belanger for most by a shortstop. [165], Jeter re-signed with the Yankees on a one-year, $12million contract for the 2014 season. When Jeter was a child, his parents made him sign a contract every year that defined acceptable and unacceptable forms of behavior. [260], In July 2017, Jeter engaged in the bidding for ownership of the Miami Marlins. It will begin publishing nonfiction books for adults, children's picture books, elementary grade fiction, and books for children who are learning to read. All . [71] That postseason, Jeter batted .314 with two home runs, five RBIs, and 10 runs scored across 17 playoff games,[70] including three hits in Game 3 of the 2003 World Series against the Florida Marlins the only three hits Josh Beckett allowed during the game. [97] Jeter's slugging percentage (SLG) dropped to .410 in the 2008 season, his lowest mark since 1997. MLB Players. In 2004, Utley was elected into the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame,[4] and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016.[5]. He was also named MVP; that season, he earned consensus All-American honors,[3] only the second Cougar to do so. At age 36, Jeter appeared to be in decline; Joe Sheehan of Baseball Prospectus suggested that Jeter, once a "good, not great" shortstop, had declined to become "below average" defensively,[116] to the extent that he would likely need to change positions; Cashman later acknowledged that Jeter might need to shift to the outfield. Though the ball would have remained in play if not for Maier, and could have been caught by Tony Tarasco, the home run stood as called, tying the game. [1] He is currently sixth on the all-time hits list in MLB history. [49][50] In the playoffs, Jeter hit only .176 in the 1998 ALDS and ALCS, but batted .353 in the World Series, as the Yankees defeated the San Diego Padres in four games. Check out the list of all the major league baseball players on Baseball-Reference.com. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. So how come one of them is a shoe in, and one of them is HOVG status? Derek got to the majors 3 years younger than Chase. [169] He was elected to start at shortstop in the 2014 All-Star Game, and batted leadoff for the AL. Facing elimination, the Yankees eventually won the game, as well as the series. Jeter was the 28th player to reach 3,000 hits and finished his career ranked sixth in MLB history in career hits and first among shortstops. Stan Musial, Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, Oscar Charleston, Ken Griffey Jr, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron . [254][255], Jeter also serves as a brand development officer for Luvo Inc.[256] and has investment interests in multi-channel video network company, Whistle Sports Network. [126][127], The adjustments left Jeter frustrated, as he batted .242 in the first month of the 2011 season. Attended St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland and Georgia Tech in Atlantawas a semifinalist for USA Baseball's 2010 Golden Spikes Awardhis grandfather, Steve Demeter, made 15 Major League apps with Cleveland and Detroit over the 1959 and 1960 seasons. [85], For the 2006 season, the Yankees signed Johnny Damon to play center field and lead off, moving Jeter to the second position in the batting lineup. [10][234] Carey cowrote the song "The Roof (Back in Time)" about their first kiss. His 12 home runs are by far the most among World Series catchers. [48] That year, Jeter was selected for his first All-Star Game. [189] Jeter's play earned him recognition as the shortstop selection on the All-Tournament Team. [158][159] The Yankees activated Jeter on July 11,[160] but after playing in one game, Jeter returned to the disabled list with a quadriceps strain. [251], On October 1, 2014, Jeter's new website, ThePlayersTribune.com, appeared online;[252] it was billed as "a new media platform that will present the unfiltered voice of professional athletes, bringing fans closer to the games they love than ever before. Nets 2nd Straight Glove", "Derek's Flat Fall: No October Magic For Usually Clutch Jeter", "Damon to give Yanks a major spark. Of the 11 picks, seven are in the Hall of Fame, and at least two of the other four -- David Ortiz and Madison Bumgarner -- are headed toward Cooperstown. Criticism is part of the game, you take criticism as a challenge. Search the Baseball-Reference.com Baseball Encyclopedia of Players Utley also took the extra base successfully 54 . Derek Dietrich Stats, Fantasy & News. The two became friends to the extent that The New York Times journalist Jack Curry commented "[r]arely have two higher-profile opponents been as close." [24] He finished second in the SAL in triples (11), third in hits (152), and 11th in batting average, and was named to the postseason All-Star team. Utley came off the bench by playing in the second half of the next two games. [67] He was placed on the disabled list for six weeks and missed 36games; he had never played fewer than 148games in the prior seven full seasons. Six of nine are in the Hall, and two of the other three -- Billy Martin and Don Baylor -- had long, interesting careers. The children lived with their parents during the school year and spent their summers with their grandparents in New Jersey. all of these guys are . Relief pitcher: Mariano Rivera, YankeesHonorable mention: Rollie Fingers, As. and our [245][246] In July 2016, the two married. Utley began rehabilitation at Craig Hospital, which specializes in spinal cord injuries. His seven home runs are tied with Gil McDougald for the most by a second baseman, and those numbers win the day even though he played in just 15 games and was a regular only on the 2008-'09 Phillies. -0.265. [146] Jeter played his 2,402nd game with the Yankees on August 29, 2011, breaking Mickey Mantle's record for most games played as a Yankee. [1][55] In the 2000 MLB All-Star Game, he recorded three hits, including a two-run single that gave his team the lead and victory. [90] The Yankees lost to the Detroit Tigers, three games to one. [27], Early in the 1995 season, Fernndez and infielder Pat Kelly were injured. He played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1989 through 1991, when he was paralyzed during a game. [85], Jeter hit his 400th career double on June 27, 2008,[96] and his 200th home run on July 12. [100] The Yankees were eliminated from postseason contention,[101] the only full season in Jeter's career where he did not compete in the playoffs. Derek Jeter Position: Shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-3 , 195lb (190cm, 88kg) Born: June 26, 1974 (Age: 48-250d) in Pequannock, NJ us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame Rookie of the Year 14x All-Star 5x World Series 5x Gold Glove 5x Silver Slugger WS MVP AS MVP 2 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. However, he suffered mild inflammation in his right shoulder in the Arizona Fall League after the conclusion of the 1994 regular season. PHILADELPHIA Chase Utley was a skinny 11-year-old on the Long Beach, Calif., Little League Pirates when he moaned to his father, Dave, about a player who frequently bragged. [55][56], Jeter batted a team-best .339 in the 2000 regular season and added 15home runs, 73RBIs, 119runs scored, and 22stolen bases. [85], Many expected Jeter would win the AL MVP Award for 2006. [241][242][243], Jeter is Catholic, having been raised in the faith, attending Catholic schools as a child and identifying with the faith while playing for the Yankees. [188], Jeter started at shortstop for the United States national baseball team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. Chase Utley played for 2 teams; the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers. ", An aggressive hitter, Jeter swung at most pitches in the strike zone and many near it. [55], In 2001, Jeter posted another strong season, batting .311 with 21home runs, 74RBIs, 110runs scored, and 27stolen bases, making his fourth All-Star appearance. All rights reserved. [80] Following the 2004 season, Jeter was presented with his first Gold Glove Award; his diving catch on July 1 was cited as a reason for the award. [132][133] At that point, he was batting .260 for the 2011 season with a .649OPS. In a word, greatness. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. us. [121], "He might go down, when it's all over, as the all-time Yankee. Though Honus Wagner was primarily a shortstop, he also played other infield positions as well as the outfield. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy!, I hate to lose. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [192] Jeter and the United States team faced the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in an exhibition game, the only time Jeter played against the Yankees. Net Worth: $185 Million. [22] Homesick and frustrated by his lack of success, Jeter accrued $400-per-month phone bills from daily calls to his parents. He called it "the blueprint for postcareer." [8] On the first play of the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams, an injury to his sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae occurred while he was blocking the Ram's David Rocker. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. [148] Jeter was honored with the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, given in recognition of charitable endeavors. [147] He finished the 2011 season with 162 hits, his 16th consecutive season with 150 hits, which tied him with Pete Rose for the second-most consecutive 150-hit seasons, one behind Hank Aaron for the MLB record. [286][287] A 2011 list by the marketing firm Nielsen ranked Jeter as the most marketable player in baseball, accounting for personal attributes such as sincerity, approachability, experience, and influence. Dave . [107], Jeter achieved two career hit milestones in the second half of the 2009 season. Greenberg had a great run, appearing in 23 World Series games in an 11-year span and compiling a 1.044 OPS. Many thanks to him. [125] He reached an agreement with the Yankees on a three-year contract for $51million with an option for a fourth year. [152] Jeter went 1-for-2 in the game, moving into fourth all-time with a .458 average among players with a minimum of 12 plate appearances in the All-Star Game. [194] He played fewer than 145 games a season only three times in his career: when he dislocated his left shoulder on Opening Day 2003 (119 games), when he injured his calf in 2011 (131 games), and in 2013 when he struggled with a myriad of injuries (17 games). High School: Long Beach Polytechnic HS (Long Beach, CA), School: University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA), Debut: [293], Video games have featured Jeter on their cover, including 2K Sports' MLB 2K5, MLB 2K6, and MLB 2K7,[294][295] Acclaim Entertainment's All-Star Baseball series of video games,[296] and Gameloft's wireless phone baseball game, Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008. Jeter's agent, Casey Close, stated that he was "baffled" by the Yankees' approach to the negotiations, and Cashman, now the team's general manager, responded publicly that Jeter should test the open market to ascertain his value, which angered Jeter. Utley, 43, who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series in 2008, says he and his family will "travel around Europe a little bit" before he begins his new role with the MLB in London.. [1] His offense took an upward turn after May as he hit .322 with a .824 OPS after June 1. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [20] Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte, who played for the Hornets that season, at first questioned the hype surrounding Jeter, but recognized his talent and poise. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Sport: Men's Baseball Season: 2008-09 Division: Division I Team: Olney Central College Player Name: Derek Utley Player Number: 35 Player Year: Sophomore Player Position: OF Cookie Notice [13] Jeter committed 56 errors, a SAL record. [2], Jeter was born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, the son of accountant Dorothy (ne Connors) and substance abuse counselor Sanderson Charles Jeter. [197], "Derek Jeter has always been above the fray. "[253] It was reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in March 2015 that Jeter had partnered with Concessions Tampa to bid for a space within the Tampa International Airport, and plans to open a restaurant named after his website. In the 2013 World Series, Ortiz reached base in 19 of 25 plate appearances for a .760 on-base percentage. [79] This was voted the Play of the Year in the This Year in Baseball Awards competition, as voted on by fans at MLB.com. [1] His accolades include 14 All-Star selections, five Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. Jeter traveled with the team during the 1995 American League Division Series (ALDS), though he was not on the active roster. Except for 2008, 2013 and 2014, the Yankees qualified for the postseason every year of Jeter's major league career. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. SUMMARY Career Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about second baseman Chase Utley on ESPN. Every member of this organization, past and present, has been calling this place home for 85 years. The $18.9million average annual value of Jeter's contract was the third-highest in baseball, behind only Rodriguez ($25.2million) and Manny Ramirez ($20million). Martin was an underrated player and excellent in the World Series (.937 OPS). Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. He batted .409 in the 2000 World Series and ended Game 4 of the 2001 Series with a walk-off 10th-inning shot. [190], In the 2009 World Baseball Classic, Jeter again started at shortstop. [14] Newhouser felt so strongly about Jeter's potential that he quit his job with the Astros in protest after they ignored his drafting advice. The last of Jeter's five hits proved to be the game-winning hit. Utley was put on injured reserve for the rest of the year. 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[1] Though he hit two home runs during the 1997 American League Division Series, the Yankees lost to the Cleveland Indians, three games to two. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He had a .361 batting average and .483 on-base percentage in 34 World Series Games. [8][201][202][203] Due to his style of play, opponents and teammates held him in high esteem. [212][213][214] The 2006 book The Fielding Bible by John Dewan contains an essay by Bill James in which he concluded that Jeter "was probably the most ineffective defensive player in the major leagues, at any position" over his entire career. Do you have a blog? Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. [129][130] Jeter broke Rickey Henderson's franchise record for stolen bases when he stole his 327th base against the Mariners on May 28, 2011. December 17, 1978 Orlando Cabrera of the Angels had a higher fielding percentage and committed fewer errors, but voters noted that Jeter had more assists. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In his first professional game, Jeter failed to get a hit in seven at-bats, going 0-for-7, while striking out five times. On August 16, 2009, against the Seattle Mariners, Jeter doubled down the right-field line for his 2,675th hit as a shortstop, breaking Luis Aparicio's previous major league record. He was honored with Minor League Player of the Year Awards by Baseball America, The Sporting News, and Topps/NAPBL. [209] He was credited with positioning himself well and for a quick release when he threw the ball. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. [167] During his final season, each opposing team honored Jeter with a gift during his final visit to their city, which has included donations to Jeter's charity, the Turn 2 Foundation. Derek Jeter Navigation boxes and awards, Derek Jeter World Baseball Classic rosters. As a result, Jeter began the 2013 season on the disabled list. The Man, Silver Fox are nicknames for Chase Utley. [36] Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, often skeptical of younger players, was unconvinced. [156] Jeter had received a cortisone shot to treat a bone bruise in his left foot in September, which could have contributed to the break. As someone who's wallowed in it, 'foot-in-mouthed' it hundreds of times, said dumb things and backed up dumber ones, it's refreshing. Chase Utley Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com Chase Utley Positions: Second Baseman and Third Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: December 17, 1978 (Age: 44-058d) in Pasadena, CA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 6x All-Star 2008 World Series 4x Silver Slugger 26 26 "[219] Jeter further asserted that many defensive factors cannot be quantified. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,465), doubles (544), games played (2,747), stolen bases (358), times on base (4,716), plate appearances (12,602) and at bats (11,195). the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Chase Utley Position: Second Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: December 17, 1978 (Age: 44-073d) in Pasadena, CA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 6x All-Star 2008 World Series 4x Silver Slugger 26 26 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.