Derek Jeter was the American League Rookie of the Year in 1996.
He played in 15 games and had 51 at bats in 1995 but that was not enough to lose his rookie status.
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Derek Jeter's Major League debut was on May 29, 1995 against the Seattle Mariners. In 1995 Derek only played in 15 games. He became the full time New York Yankees shortstop beginning in 1996.