Derek Sanderson Jeter was born on June 26, 1974, in West Milford. When he was about 4 years old he moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Derek's father Charles was a drug and alcohol counselor there. Also, his mother Dorothy was an accountant. Derek had a sister named Sharlee which is five years younger than Derek and plays softball.
New York Yankees won the World Series in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 with great help from Derek. Can they win again in....... 2002?
News Update: Derek Jeter was offered a $189 million dollars contract for 10 years if signed. For more information go to wd
This is the 2nd most highest contract in the history of baseball!!
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 185 lbs
Team: New York Yankees
Position: Shortstop
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted Yankees first round in 1992
News Update: It is now spring again and the Yankees are already getting ready for the season.
News Update: A new Yankee player, Rivera, takes one of Jeter's glove and sells it to a man for 2,500. But don't worry Rivera was token care of.
UPDATE!!!: Derek's birthday is this June 26... He will be 28!
~Most of information came from Derek Jeter Surfire Shortstop. By: Bob Schnakenberg.~
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