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Derek Jeter

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04: Injured Derek Jeter #2 (R) of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout with teammate Jayson Nix #17 during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on May 4, 2013 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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About Derek Jeter

Derek Sanderson Jeter ( /ˈdʒiːtər/; born June 26, 1974) is an American baseball shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees for 17 seasons. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter has been a central figure of the Yankees during their success of the 1990s and 2000s due to his clubhouse presence, on-field leadership, hitting ability, and baserunning. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,088), games played (2,426), stolen bases (329), and at bats (9,868). His accolades include twelve All-Star appearances, five Gold Glove awards, four Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and the Roberto Clemente Award. Jeter is the all-time MLB leader in hits by a shortstop, and the 28th player to join the 3,000 hit club.

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