As a celebrity, his personal life and relationships with other celebrities have drawn the attention of the media. [174] Jeter passed Carl Yastrzemski for seventh place on MLB's all-time career hit list on July 28[175] and on August 11 he passed Honus Wagner climbing to sixth on the all-time hits list. Or write about sports? [139][140][d] Only Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron, and Robin Yount were younger than Jeter on the day of their 3,000th hit. 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. "[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). [106] During the season, the Sporting News named Jeter eighth on their list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball. The Yankees won the game and defeated the Orioles in five games. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Same thing with the honorable mention category. [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. [13] Jeter committed 56 errors, a SAL record. [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. [150][117] Rodriguez commented that Jeter is playing as he did in 1999, while Girardi said Jeter looks like he is 25 years old. [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. Jacksons .457 on-base percentage in 27 World Series games trails only Ruths .470 among outfielders. [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. Find out more. When our All-World Series Team was a finished product, one thing was striking. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. ", After the 2010 season, Jeter became a free agent for the first time in his career. by the first letter of the player's last name, or use the search box above. [112] It was also the fifth championship for Pettitte, Posada, and Rivera, who along with Jeter were referred to as the "Core Four. [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. [95] He was selected for his eighth All-Star appearance. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. "[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. [200], Jeter is also known for his professionalism. [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. Mantle (18) and Ruth (15) have hit the most home runs in World Series history, with Jackson (10) tied for fifth. For more information, please see our [197], "Derek Jeter has always been above the fray. 18,243rd in major league history) [14][21] Manager Gary Denbo benched Jeter in the season's final game to ensure his average would not drop below .200, known in baseball as the Mendoza Line. [183] In his final game at Yankee Stadium, Jeter hit a walk-off single against Orioles pitcher Evan Meek to win the game, 65. The Yankees went on to win the game in the bottom of the 13th inning. [284], In 2006, Jeter was the second-highest paid endorser in baseball, behind Ichiro Suzuki, who received endorsement deals in Japan. Game 4 marked the first time that any non-exhibition MLB game had been played in the month of November. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. He was also named MVP; that season, he earned consensus All-American honors,[3] only the second Cougar to do so. In a word, greatness. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [128] As he struggled, it appeared that the 2011 season was the continuation of Jeter's decline. 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. and our Major League Baseball's All-Star Game is a day away, and one man who's been there a few times is Chase Utley. Chase Utley has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [55][56], Jeter batted a team-best .339 in the 2000 regular season and added 15home runs, 73RBIs, 119runs scored, and 22stolen bases. [1] His offense took an upward turn after May as he hit .322 with a .824 OPS after June 1. [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. 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. [271] In July 2019, Jeter donated $3.2 million from the Turn 2 Foundation to the Kalamazoo Public School District to renovate the school's baseball and softball complex. [6], The Jeters lived in New Jersey until Derek was four years old, at which point they moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. 15,876 talking about this. Jeter has earned the nicknames "Captain Clutch" and "Mr. November" due to his outstanding play in the postseason. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Get the latest on Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Chase Utley including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com . -0.265. [288], Jeter has appeared on television as a guest actor in the sitcom Seinfeld in the episode titled, "The Abstinence" and Saturday Night Live, a late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show, in episode 7 during season 27. The longtime Philadelphia Phillies player and six-time all-star finished his. [92][c] It was his sixth top-10 finish in the MVP balloting in 11 full seasons through 2006. Only former Phillies teammate Ryan Howard has more among active players. Beyond steals, Utley ranked among the top 10 qualified hitters . Privacy Policy. [75], Jeter made the All-Star team and finished the season with a .292 average; 23home runs, the second-most of his career; 78RBIs; 111runs scored; and a career-best 44doubles, which broke the Yankee single-season record for doubles by a shortstop, besting Tony Kubek's 38 in 1961. [1] Jeter was elected to his ninth All-Star game as the starting shortstop. [105] The addition of Gold Glove-winning first baseman Mark Teixeira allowed second baseman Robinson Can to shift his focus to his right, helping Jeter. Join our linker program. [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. [19] The Yankees drafted Jeter, who chose to turn pro, signing for $800,000. The mission of the Mike Utley Foundation is to financially support an effective function-restoring treatment for spinal cord injuries, to encourage through education that of adopting a rehabilitative lifestyle for the spinal cord injured and a public awareness of spinal cord injuries.[14]. In 1991, Utley started every game and was the full-time right guard until a paralysis injury on November 17 forced him to retire (he took part in 11 games up to that point). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Orlando Cabrera of the Angels had a higher fielding percentage and committed fewer errors, but voters noted that Jeter had more assists. "[9] It was a baseball family, and Jeter's younger sister Sharlee (born c. 1979) was a softball star in high school. [1] In the field, he was involved in turning a career-high 104 double plays. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. At 40, Jeter also became the oldest player to have two or more hits in an All-Star Game. During his major league debut, on April 4, 2003, Utley pinch hit for Joe Roa, striking out in his first at-bat. 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It will begin publishing nonfiction books for adults, children's picture books, elementary grade fiction, and books for children who are learning to read. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Jeter denied receiving the offer, and he did not cross the picket line. 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. [267], Since 2009, Jeter has served as an ambassador for Weplay, a website designed to encourage children to get involved in sports. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. [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. [72] Jeter committed a crucial error in a Game 6 loss, and the Marlins won the series in six games. Top 100 Players All-Time; All-Time Stats; Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [225] He previously owned a penthouse apartment in Manhattan's Trump World Tower. [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. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. "[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. Only teammate Ken Griffey Jr. (.524) and Cuba's Yoandy Garlobo (.480) had a higher batting average with a minimum of 20 at-bats. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Utley will appeal the suspension. April 4, 2003 [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. [10] In extra innings, Jeter hit a game-winning home run off of Byung-hyun Kim. May 2017 - Present5 years 10 months. "[181], During Jeter's final series at Yankee Stadium, Louisville Slugger announced they would retire their "P72" model baseball bat, the bat Jeter uses, though it will be sold under the name "DJ2," in Jeter's honor. [10][a] He hit his first MLB home run that day. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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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. Attending New York Yankees games with his grandparents, Jeter became a passionate fan of the team. Derek Jeter. [39] By year's end Jeter far exceeded Torre's expectations and anyone's hitting .314 with 10home runs, 104runs scored, and 78RBIs. 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). We just want to take this moment to salute you, the greatest fans in the world. in Pasadena, CA [8][201][202][203] Due to his style of play, opponents and teammates held him in high esteem. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. [10][13] Jeter earned a baseball scholarship to attend the University of Michigan and play college baseball for the Michigan Wolverines. Bullpen Wiki with bios of many players, managers, and more. [27], Early in the 1995 season, Fernndez and infielder Pat Kelly were injured. Search the Baseball-Reference.com Baseball Encyclopedia of Players Seriously asking, Jeter has 71.3 WAR in 20 years and Chade Utley has 64.4 in 16 years. [64] Jeter batted .148 in the World Series, as the Yankees lost in seven games. The Official Facebook Page for Derek Utley. [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. 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[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. [228][229] Jeter and his wife (the former Hannah Davis) currently reside in Miami. .292/.380/.535 with 33 Homers, 136 OPS for 9 WAR on the World Champion Phillies was good enough for 14th on MVP voting. [265], Jeter created the Turn 2 Foundation, a charitable organization, in 1996. [155] After hitting .364 in the 2012 ALDS, Jeter fractured his left ankle during Game 1 of the 2012 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers reaching for a ground ball, an injury which ended his season. We're relying on you to take the memories from this stadium and add them to the new memories we make at the new Yankee Stadium and continue to pass them on from generation to generation. [45] Becoming the Yankees' leadoff batter,[46] Jeter batted .291, with 10home runs, 70RBIs, 116runs, and 190hits. Jeter was one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and is involved in numerous product endorsements. Brock is in the conversation with a .391 batting average thats tops among all MLB outfielders in the World Series. 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.. 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. 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. Chase Utley is on Instagram at chaseutley. 3. [108] Then, Jeter became the all-time hits leader as a member of the Yankees (2,722), passing Lou Gehrig on September 11, 2009. [86] During the 2006 season, Jeter recorded his 2,000th career hit, becoming the eighth Yankee to reach the milestone. [13][25], Coming off his strong 1993 season, Baseball America rated Jeter as the 16th-best prospect in baseball. Utley was born in Pasadena, Calif., went to high school in Long Beach and attended college at U.C.L.A. [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). [263] After more than four years as the Miami Marlins' chief executive, he ended the relationship and sold his 4% ownership in the team. [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). [36][b], The Yankees reached the 1996 postseason, and Torre batted Jeter in the leadoff spot based on his strong year-long performance. [134] Jeter finished the year with a .297 batting average, six home runs, 61 runs batted in, 84 runs, and 16 stolen bases. [1] Though he lost the MVP Award, he won the Hank Aaron Award, given for superior offensive performance. The hit was a single off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman in the third inning. 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. Chase Utley was born on December 17, 1978. 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 As of March 2023, Ichiro Suzuki's net worth is roughly $180 million, making him the 4th richest baseball player in the world. [219] After the season, Cashman and his staff saw Jeter's defense as an area that needed to be addressed. [1] For his career, he averaged 204 hits, 113 runs scored and 21 stolen bases per 162 games. He dislikes knowing the protection Major League Baseball instated for fielders .