[168], On July 10, Jeter recorded his 1,000th career multi-hit game, becoming the fourth player to do so. Derek Jeter Navigation boxes and awards, Derek Jeter World Baseball Classic rosters. [14][22] Baseball America rated Jeter among the top 100 prospects in baseball before the 1993 season, ranking him 44th. Chase Utley played for 2 teams; the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers. Privately Held. [245][246] In July 2016, the two married. ", "It's Official: Hannah Davis and Derek Jeter are engaged! PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Exceeded rookie limits during 2003 season, Agents: Wasserman Previously: Arn Tellem, More Chase Utley Pages at Baseball Reference. [220] At the Yankees' request, Jeter embarked on a rigorous training program to combat the effects of age, by focusing on lateral movement and first-step quickness. 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. Utley was one of the premier second basemen in baseball during his 13 years in Philadelphia. 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. [195] Highly competitive, Jeter once said, "If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. 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. [74] The 2004 season began with Jeter mired in a slump, at one point getting only one hit in a span of 36 at-bats; through April, he batted .168. Search the Baseball-Reference.com Baseball Encyclopedia of Players One other point: that franchise in the Bronx, the one with 27 championships and 40 pennants, has a large presence, which only makes the debate more lively. ", An aggressive hitter, Jeter swung at most pitches in the strike zone and many near it. [27], Early in the 1995 season, Fernndez and infielder Pat Kelly were injured. The last of Jeter's five hits proved to be the game-winning hit. [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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. [221] Jeter's ultimate zone rating (UZR) improved from worst in the AL for shortstops in 2007 to close to league average in 2008. [86] During the 2006 season, Jeter recorded his 2,000th career hit, becoming the eighth Yankee to reach the milestone. [8] Dorothy instilled a positive attitude in her son, insisting that he not use the word "can't. [10][a] He hit his first MLB home run that day. Jeter ran from his position at shortstop and made an over-the-shoulder catch. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [189] Jeter's play earned him recognition as the shortstop selection on the All-Tournament Team. Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6, 1975), nicknamed " D-Lee ", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [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). In the 2013 World Series, Ortiz reached base in 19 of 25 plate appearances for a .760 on-base percentage. 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). This is a tough one to pick given how the expectations for pitchers -- especially starting pitchers -- have changed over the years. Over a 10-year stretch from 2005 to 2014, he was the second-best position . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. MLB has suspended Dodgers infielder Chase Utley for Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS for what the league deemed was an illegal slide into Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada. [57] During the postseason, he batted only .211 in the Division Series but rebounded to hit .318 in the Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, and .409 in the World Series against the New York Mets. The thumbs up sign has become the symbol for the Mike Utley Foundation, a foundation created in 1991 by Utley and his agent Bruce Allen to help seek a cure for paralysis. [6], The Jeters lived in New Jersey until Derek was four years old, at which point they moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. [209] He was credited with positioning himself well and for a quick release when he threw the ball. Born: [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. [268] Jeter, along with Japanese baseball player Hideki Matsui, took part in a charity baseball game at Tokyo Dome to raise funds for survivors of the 2011 Thoku earthquake and tsunami. [185] The Red Sox honored Jeter with a pregame ceremony including Red Sox retired stars Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, Luis Tiant and Rico Petrocelli, the Boston Bruins' Bobby Orr, New England Patriots receiver Troy Brown and the Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, while many Boston fans at Fenway Park loudly cheered for Jeter and gave him a standing ovation. [290] Jeter was the subject of a 2005 segment on the TV news magazine 60 Minutes[8] and a 2014 episode of Finding Your Roots, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series. The Yankees won the game and defeated the Orioles in five games. He had a .361 batting average and .483 on-base percentage in 34 World Series Games. [301], Kalamazoo Central High School inducted Jeter into its athletic hall of fame in 2003[302] and renamed its baseball field in his honor in 2011. Except for 2008, 2013 and 2014, the Yankees qualified for the postseason every year of Jeter's major league career. We just want to take this moment to salute you, the greatest fans in the world. He launched himself over the third-base side railing and two rows of seats, receiving a lacerated chin and bruised face. [20][21], The Yankees promoted Jeter to the Greensboro Hornets of the Class A South Atlantic League (SAL) to give him more at-bats. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [13] While the location of his injury makes him a quadriplegic by the standard medical definition, he has essentially complete use of his upper extremities, making him functionally a paraplegic. vs. Early life and college career [ edit] [220], When asked to respond to criticism of his defense, Jeter replied: "I play in New York, man. His mother is of English, German, and Irish ancestry, while his father is African-American. [193], Jeter is considered to be one of the most consistent baseball players of all time. [235] Jeter has also dated model Vida Guerra, former Miss Universe Lara Dutta,[10][236] singer Joy Enriquez,[237] television personality Vanessa Minnillo,[234] and the actresses Jordana Brewster,[10][238] Jessica Biel,[239][240] and Minka Kelly. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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[32] The Yankees advanced to the postseason in 1995. He stole 154 bases and was thrown out only 22 times, good for a success rate of 88 percent the best ever among players with at least 100 steals. [1][88][89] Jeter batted .500 with one home run in the 2006 ALDS, including a perfect 5-for-5 performance in Game 1, making him the sixth player to record five hits in one postseason game. 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. [61], With one year remaining until he would become eligible for free agency, Jeter signed a ten-year, $189million contract before the 2001 season to remain with the Yankees. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Jeter denied receiving the offer, and he did not cross the picket line. 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It was established to help children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction, and to reward those who show high academic achievement. Chase Utley has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Ortizs numbers are ridiculously good. 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 [169] He was elected to start at shortstop in the 2014 All-Star Game, and batted leadoff for the AL. Jacksons .457 on-base percentage in 27 World Series games trails only Ruths .470 among outfielders. Rodriguez described Jeter as being "like my brother," even though they were on-field adversaries. Molitors numbers are comparable, while making nine of his 13 World Series starts at third. [47], Jeter earned $750,000 for the 1998 season. [132][133] At that point, he was batting .260 for the 2011 season with a .649OPS. [107], Jeter achieved two career hit milestones in the second half of the 2009 season. For inquiries, please email derek@derekutley.com. 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Join our linker program. May 2017 - Present5 years 10 months. [44] Jeterwho had no Gold Gloves at the timeremained the team's starting shortstop while Rodriguez moved to third base. Eventually, the partnership could lead to film and television productions. [10][234] Carey cowrote the song "The Roof (Back in Time)" about their first kiss. He also finished ninth in batting average (.322). [55][56], Jeter batted a team-best .339 in the 2000 regular season and added 15home runs, 73RBIs, 119runs scored, and 22stolen bases. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. [250], During his injury-shortened 2013 season, Jeter arranged a partnership with Simon & Schuster to form an imprint called Jeter Publishing. "[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. Throughout his career, Jeter contributed reliably to the Yankees' franchise successes. When our All-World Series Team was a finished product, one thing was striking. So heres our All-World Series Team, that is, a team comprised of players whove -- wait for it -- participated in the World Series: Catcher: Johnny Bench, RedsHonorable mention: Yogi Berra, Yankees. 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. [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. Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2nd round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft from Long Beach Polytechnic HS (Long Beach, CA) and the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1st round (15th) of the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). [285] He was ranked as the most marketable player in baseball according to the 2003, 2005, and 2010 Sports Business Surveys. [299], The Captain, a documentary miniseries about Jeter's life and career, debuted on ESPN on July 18, 2022. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [222], Jeter maintains homes in Marlboro Township, New Jersey; Greenwood Lake, New York;[223][224] and the Davis Islands neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. [233], Jeter's personal life has been a frequent topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines since his rookie year in 1996. vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Yes, the game today probably is more difficult and played at a higher level than ever before. [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. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about second baseman Chase Utley on ESPN. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In 36 World Series innings, he has allowed just one earned run, which gives him a 0.25 ERA. [58] His home run in Game 5 tied the game and extended his World Series hitting streak to 14games. As a celebrity, his personal life and relationships with other celebrities have drawn the attention of the media. Every member of this organization, past and present, has been calling this place home for 85 years. [154] Against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 14 of that year, he moved into the Top 10 on the all-time hit list, surpassing Willie Mays by beating out an infield single for his 3,284th career hit. Fingers was at his best in the World Series, compiling a 1.35 ERA in 16 appearances over three seasons. [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. Jeter was at his best when the stakes were the highest, batting .321 while appearing in the World Series seven times and winning five. As a result, Jeter began the 2013 season on the disabled list. [261] In August 2017, Jeter and Bruce Sherman finalized a deal to purchase the Miami Marlins. [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. "[18] The second through fifth picks were Paul Shuey, B. J. Wallace, Jeffrey Hammonds, and Chad Mottola; those five would combine for two All-Star Game appearances (Nevin and Hammonds). [62] Posada tagged Giambi out on the leg just before he crossed home plate, preserving the Yankees' one-run lead. us. December 17, 1978 The decision will be held in abeyance until the appeal . [306] His 99.7% of the vote was second only to Mariano Rivera (100%), and ahead of Ken Griffey (99.3%) in the history of Hall of Fame voting. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. [120] Jeter committed six errors during the season, his lowest total in 15 full seasons. The Phillies second baseman is cursed with a .115 batting average on balls in play (BABIP), meaning that about a tenth of the balls . [303] In 2015, Jeter was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. He consistently placed among the AL leaders in hits and runs scored for most of his career, and served as the Yankees' team captain from 2003 until his retirement in 2014. The play, known as "The Flip,"[10] was later voted seventh in Baseball Weekly's 10 Most Amazing Plays of all time,[62] and won the 2002 Best Play ESPY Award. Baltimore Orioles . Jeter continued to excel during the team's championship seasons of 19982000; he finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1998, recorded multiple career-high numbers in 1999, and won both the All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP Awards in 2000. Morneau won the balloting with 320 points to Jeter's 306 points. Players listed are among the most looked for. [54], During the 19992000 offseason, the Yankees negotiated with Jeter, tentatively agreeing to a seven-year, $118.5million contract. What else is new? [272], Jeter has appeared in national ad campaigns for Nike, Gatorade,[273] Fleet Bank, Subway, Ford, VISA,[274] Discover Card,[275] Florsheim,[276] Gillette, Skippy,[277] and XM Satellite Radio. [21], Jeter focused the next offseason on his fielding. The Yankees drafted Jeter out of high school in 1992, and he debuted in the major leagues at age 20 in 1995. [217][218], Jeter committed 18 errors in 2007, his highest total since finishing with 24 in 2000. He dislikes knowing the protection Major League Baseball instated for fielders .