He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2020; he received 396 of 397 possible votes (99.75%), the second-highest percentage in MLB history (behind only teammate Mariano Rivera) and the highest by a position player. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Same thing with the honorable mention category. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [87] Jeter finished the season second in the AL in both batting average (.343) and runs scored (118), third in hits (214), and fourth in OBP (.417), earning his seventh All-Star selection. His career success rate of 87.4 percent is the highest for any player with at least 100 attempts on record (since 1951). [13][14] He was also named the most valuable player of the FSL. Utley also took the extra base successfully 54 . [134] Rehabilitating from his injury in Tampa, Jeter worked on his swing with Denbo, his former minor league manager. [193], Jeter is considered to be one of the most consistent baseball players of all time. He's doing good things for Miami. Except for 2008, 2013 and 2014, the Yankees qualified for the postseason every year of Jeter's major league career. [260], In July 2017, Jeter engaged in the bidding for ownership of the Miami Marlins. [3][4][5] They met while serving in the United States Army in Germany. [299], The Captain, a documentary miniseries about Jeter's life and career, debuted on ESPN on July 18, 2022. [81] Though Jeter was fourth among shortstops in fielding percentage and errors, two traditional fielding statistics, critics pointed to his lower ratings in the more advanced sabermetric statistics, such as range factor and ultimate zone rating (UZR). [269][270], In 2018, Jeter donated furniture and household items to families forced to relocate by Hurricane Irma. [55] Alex Rodriguez had signed a ten-year, $252million contract with the Texas Rangers earlier in the offseason, setting the market for Jeter's negotiations. In September 2020, the couple listed their waterfront Tampa home for $29 million. [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. [297] A wax figure immortalizes Jeter at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York,[298] and a sculpture at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Kentucky. [289] He had cameo appearances in the comedy films Anger Management and The Other Guys. After Clyde King, a close Steinbrenner advisor, observed Jeter for two days in spring training in 1996, he came away with the impression that Jeter was not yet ready to contribute at the major league level. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. As a result, Jeter began the 2013 season on the disabled list. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. [117] Despite this, Jeter was elected to start at shortstop in the All-Star Game. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [231], In December 2002, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner criticized Jeter for staying out until 3 a.m. at a birthday party during the 2002 season, saying that his star shortstop "wasn't totally focused" and that "it didn't sit well" with him. [36][b], The Yankees reached the 1996 postseason, and Torre batted Jeter in the leadoff spot based on his strong year-long performance. [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. [1] Defensively, Jeter committed a career-low eight errors, and his .986 fielding percentage was his career best. [23] Jeter played for the Tampa Yankees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League (FSL), the Albany-Colonie Yankees of the Class AA Eastern League, and the Columbus Clippers of the Class AAA International League during the 1994 season,[26] combining to hit .344 with five home runs, 68RBIs, and steal 50 bases across the three levels. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. AL East . [1] His season totals in batting average, runs, hits, runs batted in, doubles (37), triples (9), home runs (24), SLG (.552), and OBP (.438) are all personal bests. [48] That year, Jeter was selected for his first All-Star Game. [1], Jeter tied Lou Gehrig's record for hits at Yankee Stadium (1,269) with a home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price on September 14, 2008. [184], Jeter decided to play exclusively as the designated hitter in the final series of his career, at Fenway Park in Boston, so that his final memories of playing shortstop would be at Yankee Stadium. [1] He credited the turnaround to his work with Denbo;[135] Long acknowledged that his attempt to adjust Jeter's swing did not work. [55][60] Jeter won the World Series MVP Award, becoming the first (and so far only) player to win the All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP Awards in the same season. [200], Jeter is also known for his professionalism. As a celebrity, his personal life and relationships with other celebrities have drawn the attention of the media. Molitors numbers are comparable, while making nine of his 13 World Series starts at third. Privately Held. [36] With his speed and ability to execute the hit and run, Jeter served as a complement to leadoff hitter Tim Raines while batting in the ninth spot in the batting order. [186] In his final at-bat, he hit an RBI infield single against Clay Buchholz, before being substituted for pinch runner Brian McCann;[187] he received an ovation from the Red Sox fans as he exited the field. Utley, a longtime tormenter while with the Philadelphia Phillies, now has 38 career homers against the Mets. Though Jeter only owned a 4% stake in the franchise, he was named chief executive officer (CEO) of the team, and Sherman, the controlling owner, entrusted him to oversee day-to-day operations of the team. First base: Lou Gehrig, YankeesHonorable mention: Hank Greenberg, Tigers. [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. [33], After Fernndez batted a disappointing .245 and appeared in only 108games due to injuries in 1995, newly hired Yankees manager Joe Torre turned to Jeter for the 1996 season,[34][35] hoping for a .250 batting average and dependable defense. [62] Posada tagged Giambi out on the leg just before he crossed home plate, preserving the Yankees' one-run lead. bobby grich, jim edmonds, sal bando, dick allen, bobby bonds, andruw jones, ian kinsler -- all very very good players, who maybe walked too much for their own good in this regard. [233], Jeter's personal life has been a frequent topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines since his rookie year in 1996. "[113], In 2010, Jeter, along with Posada and Rivera, became the first trio of teammates in any of the four major league sports in North America (MLB, NFL, NBA, or NHL) to play in at least 16 consecutive seasons on the same team as teammates. Exceeded rookie limits during 2003 season, Agents: Wasserman Previously: Arn Tellem, More Chase Utley Pages at Baseball Reference. [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. [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. Michael Gerard Utley (born December 20, 1965) is a former American football player. It was established to help children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction, and to reward those who show high academic achievement. 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[204][205][206][207] He had a career .309 postseason batting average, and a .321 batting average in the World Series. Lee played with the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). In Games 1, 5 and 7 of the 2014 Fall Classic, Bumgarner allowed the Royals one earned run in 21 innings. [36] Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, often skeptical of younger players, was unconvinced. [151] In the 2012 MLB All-Star Game, Jeter recorded his 11th All-Star hit, passing Mantle for the most All-Star Game hits in Yankees history. The sale was completed in September 2017, following unanimous approval of the other 29 MLB team owners. Jeter is also fourth in home runs (20) and runs batted in (61), fifth in base on balls (66) and sixth in stolen bases (18). [47], Jeter earned $750,000 for the 1998 season. Join our linker program. Search the players by the first letter of the player's last name, or use the search box available. Jeter began the 1992 season with the Gulf Coast Yankees of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, based in Tampa, Florida. [91] In a close vote, Jeter finished second in the voting to Justin Morneau of the Twins. [282] Jeter has his own Jumpman shoe. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. 0.745. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. [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. [19] The Yankees drafted Jeter, who chose to turn pro, signing for $800,000. [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. [1] Though he lost the MVP Award, he won the Hank Aaron Award, given for superior offensive performance. 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 Dodgers' Chase Utley upends the New York Mets' Ruben Tejada to break up a double play during Game 2 of the teams' National League Division Series. [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. [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. [172] In July, Jeter broke Omar Vizquel's MLB career record of 2,609 games started at shortstop, and Gehrig's franchise career record of 534 doubles. Beyond steals, Utley ranked among the top 10 qualified hitters . [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. [307] He was formally enshrined in a ceremony on September 8, 2021, in Cooperstown, New York.[308]. As Giambi rounded third base and headed for home plate, Yankees right fielder Shane Spencer retrieved the ball and made a wild throw that missed cut-off man Tino Martinez and dribbled down the first-base line. [95] He was selected for his eighth All-Star appearance. [6], The Jeters lived in New Jersey until Derek was four years old, at which point they moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. [59] The Yankees defeated the Mets in five games for their third consecutive title and fourth in Jeter's first five full seasons. The Official Facebook Page for Derek Utley. Or write about sports? [36] The Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series to win their first championship since the 1978 World Series. [55] However, because Steinbrenner did not want to set a record for the largest contract, Steinbrenner waited while Juan Gonzlez and the Detroit Tigers negotiated on a reported eight-year, $143million contract extension. December 17, 1978 Privacy Policy. [10] At age five Jeter began playing little league baseball. Mantle (18) and Ruth (15) have hit the most home runs in World Series history, with Jackson (10) tied for fifth. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Shortstop: Derek Jeter, YankeesHonorable mention: Edgar Renteria, Marlins/Giants. Chase Cameron Utley was a Major League Baseball player with the Philadelphia Phillies ( 2003 - 2015) and Los Angeles Dodgers ( 2015 - 2018 ). [232] The two mocked the incident in a May 2003 Visa commercial,[66] similar to the manner in which Steinbrenner and former Yankees manager Billy Martin made light of their feud in a Miller Lite commercial during the 1970s. [69][70], Steinbrenner named Jeter the captain of the Yankees on June 3, 2003, following eight seasons without a captain after Don Mattingly retired in 1995. He was also named MVP; that season, he earned consensus All-American honors,[3] only the second Cougar to do so. [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. 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." [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. [43] Rodriguez, the first overall selection in the 1993 MLB draft, first contacted Jeter about his experiences as a high-first round pick. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about second baseman Chase Utley on ESPN. To avoid arbitration, Jeter and the Yankees agreed to a one-year deal worth $10million. [63], As a result of the September 11 attacks, the start of the playoffs was delayed and the season's end was extended past the usual October timeframe. [39] By year's end Jeter far exceeded Torre's expectations and anyone's hitting .314 with 10home runs, 104runs scored, and 78RBIs. vs. 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. The last of Jeter's five hits proved to be the game-winning hit. The longtime Philadelphia Phillies player and six-time all-star finished his. [304] The Yankees retired Jeter's uniform number and unveiled a plaque in his honor that was installed at Monument Park in a pregame ceremony on May 14, 2017. A graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School near Seattle, Utley attended Washington State University in Pullman and was a senior on the 1988 Cougar team which triumphed at the Aloha Bowl,[2] Washington State's first bowl victory since the 1916 Rose Bowl. 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. [266] In 2012, Jeter received an honorary doctorate from Siena College honoring him for his foundation's work. Utley conveyed his resolution toward the situation with a shrug. High School: Long Beach Polytechnic HS (Long Beach, CA), School: University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA), Debut: . He hit 9-for-20 (.450) and scored five runs in six games. 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.. Every member of this organization, past and present, has been calling this place home for 85 years. [10][a] He hit his first MLB home run that day. Following the final game in Yankee Stadium history, Jeter made a speech at the request of the Yankees, thanking the Yankees fans for their supporta moment later voted by fans as the Moment of the Year in MLB.com's This Year in Baseball Awards:[102], From all of us up here, it's a huge honor to put this uniform on every day and come out here and play. 3. [123] Though Jeter stated that he wanted to remain with the Yankees, negotiations became tense. It marked the first home run of Jeter's postseason career. Berras numbers are overwhelming, in part, because he played in more World Series games (75) and collected more hits (71) than anyone in history while appearing in the Fall Classic 14 times between 1947 and 1963. 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. 2017). This is a tough one to pick given how the expectations for pitchers -- especially starting pitchers -- have changed over the years. Do you have a blog? Sandovals 1.162 OPS and .426 batting average are the highest among all World Series third basemen. in Pasadena, CA In 36 World Series innings, he has allowed just one earned run, which gives him a 0.25 ERA. [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. He batted .409 in the 2000 World Series and ended Game 4 of the 2001 Series with a walk-off 10th-inning shot. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. ", "Derek Jeter confirms engagement to Hannah Davis as Yankees legend posts story about his dog", "Jeter marries longtime girlfriend Davis", "New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah, welcome 1st child", "A New Rookie! The children lived with their parents during the school year and spent their summers with their grandparents in New Jersey. [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. Only teammate Ken Griffey Jr. (.524) and Cuba's Yoandy Garlobo (.480) had a higher batting average with a minimum of 20 at-bats. Yes, the game today probably is more difficult and played at a higher level than ever before. Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6, 1975), nicknamed " D-Lee ", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Utley came off the bench by playing in the second half of the next two games. [225] He previously owned a penthouse apartment in Manhattan's Trump World Tower. [165], Jeter re-signed with the Yankees on a one-year, $12million contract for the 2014 season. [85], Many expected Jeter would win the AL MVP Award for 2006. [70], The Yankees acquired Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers during the 200304 offseason. "[10] Despite the home run, Jeter slumped at the plate; he denied injuries were a factor, though a fall into a photographer's box trying to catch a foul ball may have aggravated an earlier hamstring injury. Boston Red Sox . Stan Musial, Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, Oscar Charleston, Ken Griffey Jr, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron . Bold indicates active player and + indicates a Hall of Famer. [132][133] At that point, he was batting .260 for the 2011 season with a .649OPS. He dislikes knowing the protection Major League Baseball instated for fielders . [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was honored with Minor League Player of the Year Awards by Baseball America, The Sporting News, and Topps/NAPBL. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. Find out more. Find out more. He played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1989 through 1991, when he was paralyzed during a game. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He led all of baseball in the act from 2007-09 with 25, 27, and 24 HBPs, respectively. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. ", "It's Official: Hannah Davis and Derek Jeter are engaged! [149], Despite continuing concerns about his age, the beginning of the 2012 season saw Jeter on a hot streak: he batted .420 through April 25. Derek Dietrich Stats, Fantasy & News. Also, no position player since WWII has made the HOF with under 2,000 hits, so Utley has that going against him. [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. So how come one of them is a shoe in, and one of them is HOVG status? Ruth and Gehrig. [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. [16] Yankees scout Dick Groch, assigned to scout in the Midwest, watched Jeter participate in an all-star camp held at Western Michigan University. [168], On July 10, Jeter recorded his 1,000th career multi-hit game, becoming the fourth player to do so. [6] His father played baseball at Fisk University in Tennessee as a shortstop,[7] and holds a PhD. [106] During the season, the Sporting News named Jeter eighth on their list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball. [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. Jeter has earned the nicknames "Captain Clutch" and "Mr. November" due to his outstanding play in the postseason. Data Provided By What else is new? by the first letter of the player's last name, or use the search box above. He's shown up, played, and turned in a first-ballot Hall of Fame career in the hardest environment in sports to do any/all of the above. [150][117] Rodriguez commented that Jeter is playing as he did in 1999, while Girardi said Jeter looks like he is 25 years old. [32] The Yankees advanced to the postseason in 1995. [228][229] Jeter and his wife (the former Hannah Davis) currently reside in Miami. Morneau won the balloting with 320 points to Jeter's 306 points. Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Thirty-one Hall of Famers and thousands of fans welcomed Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday in. vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: us. 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In 2017, the Yankees retired his uniform number 2. [104] Jeter batted .334, third-best in the AL, with a .406 OBP, an .871 OPS, 18 home runs, 66 RBIs, 30 stolen bases in 35 attempts, 107 runs scored, 72 walks, and 212 hits (second in MLB). [170] Jeter went 2-for-2, scored one run and received two standing ovations in the four innings he played at the 2014 All-Star Game. [118] He rebounded to bat.342 in his last 79at-bats after making adjustments to his swing with the help of Kevin Long, the Yankees hitting coach, who had successfully helped Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson make adjustments that improved their production. Many thanks to him. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. [262], On February 28, 2022, Jeter announced that he would no longer serve as CEO of the Marlins or hold any shares in the club.