Little Known Facts About Derek Jeter

Little Know Facts About Derek Jeter

If you haven't heard of Derek Jeter, it's likely that you have been living underneath a rock. If that's the case, let me introduce Mr. Derek Sanderson Jeter to you. Derek Jeter is one of the most talked about baseball players in the league. Not only does he play the shortstop position for the New York Yankees, but he is also their captain. Among his baseball achievements, Derek has won the American League Rookie of the Year award, the All-Star and World Series MVP awards and two Gold Glove awards. He was also recently awarded the Hank Aaron award for being the best offensive player in the American League. He has was ranked the "most marketable player in baseball" in a 2005 Sports Business Journal article. Becoming a superstar doesn't happen overnight. Here's a brief history of the man inside the #2 pinstriped jersey.