Derek Jeter started the 1996 season as the Yankees starting shortstop. Tony Fernandez played shortstop for the Yankees in 1995.
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Derek's first game as a rookie shortstop for the Yankees was on April 2, 1996. Even though in 1995 he did play in 15 games, his rookie season was 1996. That was the first time a rookie shortstop started for the Yankees on opening day since Tom Tresh in 1962.
Derek Jeter was the 1996 A.L. Rookie of the Year.
During his career (1995-2014), Derek Jeter committed 254errors.
Derek Jeter won the All Star MVP award and the World Series MVP award once each, in 2000, becoming the only player to win them both in the same season. He never won a regular MVP award, though he did finish second to Justin Morneau in 2006.
Derek Jeter won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1996after playing in his first full season. He played only 15 games in 1995.