Derek Jeter�

By: Myles k.

Birthday/Place of Birth

I was born on June 26,1974 in Pequannock, New Jersey.

Early Life

When I was twenty one it was my first time at bat. I struck out. For my second time at bat. I got a homerun. Two innings after that, I made an over the shoulder catch. I was super proud of myself!

What Am I Famous For?

I was famous for playing shortstop for the New york yankees. I played from 1995 to 2014. I was so pleased.

Interesting Facts

When I was six I went to my first Yankees game. I was super excited! My grandma took me.

This is me at bat. I was on the yankees.

Interesting Facts

Playing basketball against my dad was fun and I won! I was so proud of myself and I did so well. I thought I was going to lose.

Interesting Facts

One of my nicknames is Mr. November. I still have more names Jetes,DJ, and Captain clutch.

Interesting Facts

In 2003 I was named Yankees Captain. I was so happy Because I Worked so hard for it, for years.

Interesting Facts

I got a gold glove award in 2003. A gold glove is an award for really good fielders.

Timeline

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1988

1996

1998

2006

I made the varsity baseball team as a freshman.

I won the rookie of the year award.

I had my first all star appearance.

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I won my first silver slugger.

Information On My Death

I have not died yet. In 2006 I won my first silver slugger award. A silver slugger is an award for really good batters.

Source

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Herman, Gail. who is Derek Jeter. Scholastic inc.,2015

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