Derek Sanderson Jeter was born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey. His mother, Dorothy Jeter, is an accountant, and his father, Dr. Sanderson Charles Jeter, holds a Ph.D. and played baseball at Fisk University. Jeter’s upbringing emphasized discipline and positive thinking. His parents consistently encouraged him and his sister, Sharlee Jeter—who played softball—to believe in themselves and to eliminate the word "can't" from their vocabulary. From an early age, Jeter was inspired by the New York Yankees and aspired to play for the team.
Jeter attended Kalamazoo Central High School in Michigan, where he excelled in both baseball and basketball. During his high school years, he received multiple awards and recognition for his athletic performances. His consistency and enthusiasm for the game set him apart as a promising talent, eventually leading to his selection in the first round of the 1992 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees.
Derek Jeter made his Major League Baseball debut on May 29, 1995, playing for the New York Yankees. A right-handed batter and thrower, Jeter spent his entire 20-year MLB career with the Yankees, from 1995 until his retirement in 2014. According to official MLB statistics, he finished his career with a .310 batting average and 3,465 hits, placing him sixth on the all-time MLB hits list at the time of his retirement.
Jeter played a key role in the Yankees' success during his career, helping the team win five World Series championships. A 14-time All-Star, Jeter was known for his leadership, consistency, and clutch performances, earning a reputation as one of the most dependable shortstops in baseball history. Unlike the original claim, he was not awarded the World Series MVP five times; he won it once, in 2000.
| Birth Date: | 26 Jun, 1974 |
| Age: | 45 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Pequannock Township |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American baseball player |
| Spouse: | Hannah Davis [M. 2016] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 200 million |
