Jeter began his professional career in 1995, when he was selected by the New York Yankees in the first round of the amateur draft. He immediately made an impact and was named the American League Rookie of the Year in 1996. Jeter went on to be named an All-Star fourteen times throughout his career, and he was the American League MVP in 2000. He won five World Series championships with the Yankees, and was named MVP of the 2000 World Series.
Throughout his career, Jeter showed his ability to come through in the clutch, with some of his most memorable moments coming in the postseason. He was also known for his signature "Jump Throw" maneuver, in which he would jump to his left to make a throw from deep in the hole.
Jeter was also a leader off the field, as he was active in charity work, and served as a mentor to younger players. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020, and his number two jersey was retired by the Yankees in 2017.
In 2021, Jeter was named CEO of the Miami Marlins, and he is now in charge of the team that he once played against as a member of the Yankees. With his impressive career and leadership abilities, Derek Jeter will be remembered for a long time to come.
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