New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is one of the iconic players of his generation. A consummate professional in the eyes of peers, fans and the media, Jeter has led his team to five World Series titles and has been named to the All-Star Team 12 times. A five-time Golden Glove selection (2004-2006, 2009, 2010), New York's No. 2 also has won the Silver Slugger Award four times (2006-2009) and the American League Hank Aaron Award (2006, 2009) twice. And on July 9th, 2011, Jeter became the 28th hitter in Major League history -- and first Yankee ever -- to record 3,000 hits. At the end of 2011, his 17th season in the major leagues, Jeter’s career batting average sits at .313 with 3,088 hits, 1,196 RBIs and 1769 runs scored. Drafted in 1992 with the sixth overall pick by the Yankees, Jeter's major league debut came in 1996. In that first season, Jeter not only earned the Rookie of the Year Award, but he also hit New York to its first World Series Championship in nearly two decades. Incredibly, Jeter's impact on the community has been just as astounding as his play on the field. Since starting the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996 to motivate youth to turn their backs on drugs and live a healthy lifestyle, Jeter has awarded more than $10 million to signature programs in Florida, New York and Michigan. He also donated $500,000 to launch the Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House in Tampa, Fla., an outpatient counseling center for troubled teens which combines individual and family substance abuse treatment. Jeter has received multiple awards for his community service, including the Joan Payson Award (1997) and the Roberto Clemente Award (2009), given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines a dedication to giving back to the community with outstanding skills on the baseball field. He was also Sports Illustrated's 2009 Sportsman of the Year. Jeter graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1992 and was named Player of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association, Gatorade and USA Today.
 

Born: June 6, 1974 | Height: 6’3” | Weight: 195lb. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | High School: Kalamazoo Central High School, MI | Team: New York Yankees

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