Derek Jeter
#2, Shortstop
Full Name: Derek Sanderson Jeter
Birthdate: June 26th, 1974
Birthplace: Pequannock, New Jersey
Family: Charles Jeter (Father), Dorothy Jeter (Mother), Sharlee Jeter (Sister)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Green
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Currently Resides In: Tampa, Florida (NY during the season)
Major League Debut: May 29th, 1995
Team: New York Yankees
Position: Shortstop
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
First ML Homerun: 4/2/1996 off of Dennis Martinez
Major Accomplishments: 1996 Rookie of the Year, 2000 All Star Most Valuable Player, 2000 World Series Most Valuable Player
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmigiana
Favorite Snack: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Movie: Seven
Favorite Actor: Samuel L. Jackson
Favorite Actress: Angela Bassett
Favorite Television Show: Martin
FAST FACTS:
Derek has taken one sememester of college.
He dated Mariah Carey.
His father is black, and his mother is white.
He bought a car after signing with the Yankees.
Derek and Jorge Posada (at a wedding? Perhaps, Jorge's wedding??)
How cool! His own cereal!!
Derek Jeter is the shortstop for the New York Yankees. He has wanted to be a Yankee since he was eight, when he announced to his parents he wanted to be a baseball player. He's written many good books on how he became a Yankee fan and how much he loves being one! He played basketball and soccer when he was younger, but he chose baseball, and this will be his 8th year in the Major Leagues.
He lives in Tampa, Florida, and New York City (during the season), and has lived in Tampa since age 18, when he was drafted by the Yankees. He's not married, but is frequently linked to models, such as Jordana Brewster. He has won several awards during high school, as well as his major league career. Along with teammate Andy Pettitte, among others, he has won the annual New York Journalists' "Good Guy Award". He does charity work often, which includes his Turn 2 Foundation and Jeter's Leaders, which starts after school activities to prevent teen substance abuse. He is friend with fellow shortstops Alex Rodriguez and Nomar Garciaparra (and other Yankees, including his best friend, catcher Jorge Posada), and he is well known for his good sportsmanship and team pride.
He is frequently compared to the likes of Mickey Mantle, another Yankee. He has been presented with the Joe DiMaggio "Toast of the Town" award and has said in his book how "spoiled" the Yankees are to have former team members to visit them often, such as Yogi Berra. He is a Michael Jordan fan, and wore his number while playing high school basketball, number 23. Derek has been quoted as saying, "I like it when people doubt me," but there's no doubt that he's one of the Yankees hottest properties.
**By ME!**
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