Yankees Captain Derek Jeter on the passing of Don Zimmer
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Date: 27/09/2014

Derek Jeter (born June 26, 1974) is an American baseball shortstop who is playing in his 20th and final season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees Derek Jeter . A five-time World Series champion, Derek Jeter is regarded as a central figure of the Yankees' success of the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, baserunning, fielding, and leadership Derek Jeter . He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,461), games played (2,744), stolen bases (358), and at bats (11,186).[1] His accolades include 14 All-Star selections, Derek Jeter  five Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. Derek Jeter  is the all-time MLB leader in hits by a shortstop  , and the 28th player to reach 3,000 hits.

The Yankees drafted Derek Jeter  out of high school in 1992, and he debuted in the major leagues in 1995. The following year, Derek Jeter  became the Yankees' starting shortstop, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and helped the team win the 1996 World Series. Derek Jeter continued to contribute during the  Derek Jeter team's championship seasons of 1998–2000 ,  Derek Jeter  finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1998, recorded multiple career-high numbers in 1999 Derek Jeter , and won both the All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP Awards in 2000. Derek Jeter  has consistently placed among the AL leaders in hits and runs scored for most of his career, and since 2003 has served as the Yankees' team captain. Throughout his career, Derek Jeter has contributed reliably to the Yankees' franchise successes. Derek Jeter  holds many postseason records, and has a .351 batting average in the World Series. Derek Jeter has earned the nicknames of "Captain Clutch" and "Mr. November" due to his postseason heroics.

Derek Jeter  has been one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and is involved in several product endorsements. His personal life and relationships with celebrities have drawn the attention of the media throughout his career.Derek Jeter  Teammates and opponents alike regard Derek Jeter  as a consummate professional and one of the best players of his generation.

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