Derek Jeter has been the Yankees starting shortstop since his rookie season in 1996.
1995-present
Derek Jeter was going to attend college, but then he got an invitation to major league baseball. so he didnt attend college.
Derek Jeter's Major League debut was on May 29, 1995against the Seattle Mariners. In 1995 Derek only played in 15 games. He became the full time New York Yankees shortstop beginning in 1996.
In December 2010, Derek Jeter signed a contract to stay with the Yankees for three more years, with an option for a fourth year.
In December 2010, Derek Jeter signed a contract to stay with the Yankees for three more years, with an option for a fourth year.
He will probably retire in about 5 or 6 years.
Derek Jeter's 2009 salary was $21,600,000. And the baseball season is 162 games long (excluding playoffs and spring training). So Jeter makes (approximately) $133,333 for each game of the regular season.
A Yankee ForeverFrom What I have read Derek Jeter could write his own check, as the Yankees have stated they will resign him at all cost. Derek is entering the last year of his current contract in 2010. He will finish his career as a Yankee. So It is said.
19 years he played for the NEW YORK YANKEES.
No he was afraid of animals then and now. its a long story, Derek Jeter had a dog when he was 10 but that dog was a bloodhound and it ate his hot dog or something so he didnt want to give it so then the dog attacked him
No, his sister Sharlee got married at Oheka Castle on Long Island, New York.