The Yankees signed Derek Jeter one day after his 18th birthday. He was 20 years old when he played his first game as a New York Yankee.
On July 9, 2016, Derek Jeter married Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model Hannah Davis in a private ceremony in Napa Valley, California. The New York Yankees great, who retired after the 2014 season, had been involved with Davis since 2012.
Derek Jeter made his major league debut on May 29, 1995, he was 21 years old.
He was born June 26, 1974, so he is 37 years old.
Yes, he is a wonderful role model for anyone of any age.
Derek has always stated that his parents and specifically his father Dr. Charles Jeter was a big influence on him as a child. Charles is a substance abuse counselor, and Derek saw at a young age where drugs could eventually lead a person.
Pete Rose still Holds the record for most career hits with 4,256. At age 39 Ken Griffey Jr. is the closest active player with 2,763 hits. Derek Jeter has a better shot at the record at age 35, and in better health Jeter has 2,747 hits.
Rose turned 36 on April 14, 1977 and had 2769 career MLB base hits. Jeter turned 36 on June 26, 2010 and had 2834 career MLB base hits. Jeter turned 36 having played in 2211 games and Rose turned 36 having played in 2191 games.
Yes, Michael Jeter died on March 30, 2003 at the age of 50.
5 - Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Alfonso Soriano, Don Mattingly, Steve Sax
Derek Gardner died on January 7, 2011 at the age of 79.
Derek Leckenby died on June 4, 1994 at the age of 51.