Chase Utley is on Instagram at chaseutley. Derek Jeter Navigation boxes and awards, Derek Jeter World Baseball Classic rosters. [14] Though right-handed hitters often pull the ball into left field, Jeter's signature inside-out swing, dubbed the "Jeterian Swing,"[199] resulted in most of his hits going to center and right field. He holds MLB postseason records for games played (158), plate appearances (734), at-bats (650), hits (200), singles (143), doubles (32), triples (5), runs scored (111), total bases (302) and strikeouts (135). [164] Jeter batted .190 in only 17 games played during the 2013 season. Consequently, Jeter made his MLB debut on May 29, 1995. [103], For the 2009 season, Yankees manager Joe Girardi switched Jeter and Damon in the batting order, with Damon moving to second and Jeter to the leadoff role. [138] Jeter joined Honus Wagner as only the second regular shortstop to reach the 3,000 hit plateau. . With Fernndez the starting shortstop, the Yankees assigned Jeter to Class AAA. Dodgers' Chase Utley upends the New York Mets' Ruben Tejada to break up a double play during Game 2 of the teams' National League Division Series. Utley also took the extra base successfully 54 . [118] He rebounded to bat.342 in his last 79at-bats after making adjustments to his swing with the help of Kevin Long, the Yankees hitting coach, who had successfully helped Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson make adjustments that improved their production. NEW YORK -- Dodgers infielder Chase Utley was suspended for Games 3 and 4 of the best-of-five National League Division Series by MLB chief baseball officer Joe Torre for his takeout slide that broke the leg of Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada in Game 2 Saturday night.. Utley will appeal the discipline, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. Chase Utley Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com [262], On February 28, 2022, Jeter announced that he would no longer serve as CEO of the Marlins or hold any shares in the club. To avoid arbitration, Jeter and the Yankees agreed to a one-year deal worth $10million. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [23] Returning to the Hornets in 1993, his first full season of professional baseball, Jeter hit .295 with five home runs, 71 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases; SAL managers voted him the "Most Outstanding Major League Prospect" in the league. Utley Is Mr. Everything, but Egotistical He's Not - The New York Times AL East . 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[28] He was assigned uniform number 2, which was most recently worn by Mike Gallego from 1992 to 1994. [126][127], The adjustments left Jeter frustrated, as he batted .242 in the first month of the 2011 season. [36][b], The Yankees reached the 1996 postseason, and Torre batted Jeter in the leadoff spot based on his strong year-long performance. r/baseball - How come Chase Utley is regarded as a long shot for the Meet Chase Utley, the unluckiest man in baseball. [202], Jeter is noted for his postseason performances and has earned the titles of "Captain Clutch," and "Mr. November" due to his outstanding postseason play. New York Yankees . Jacksons .457 on-base percentage in 27 World Series games trails only Ruths .470 among outfielders. Born: Chase Utley was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2nd round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft from Long Beach Polytechnic HS (Long Beach, CA) and the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1st round (15th) of the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). Jeter continued to excel during the team's championship seasons of 19982000; he finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1998, recorded multiple career-high numbers in 1999, and won both the All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP Awards in 2000. bobby grich, jim edmonds, sal bando, dick allen, bobby bonds, andruw jones, ian kinsler -- all very very good players, who maybe walked too much for their own good in this regard. [37], Rated the sixth-best prospect in baseball by Baseball America heading into the 1996 season,[23] Jeter started on Opening Day, the first Yankee rookie to start as shortstop for the team since Tom Tresh in 1962. As someone who's wallowed in it, 'foot-in-mouthed' it hundreds of times, said dumb things and backed up dumber ones, it's refreshing. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about second baseman Chase Utley on ESPN. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The great thing about memories is you're able to pass them along from generation to generation. Chase Utley weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing. ", "It's Official: Hannah Davis and Derek Jeter are engaged! All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [21] Jeter continued to struggle during the rest of the season, batting .202 in 47 games. As a precaution, the Yankees signed Tony Fernndez to a two-year contract. 18,243rd in major league history) Mike Utley - Wikipedia the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Derek Utley - Chairman - X Strategies LLC | LinkedIn [260], In July 2017, Jeter engaged in the bidding for ownership of the Miami Marlins. 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Throughout his career, Jeter contributed reliably to the Yankees' franchise successes. Jeter traveled with the team during the 1995 American League Division Series (ALDS), though he was not on the active roster. [93], Though the Yankees continued to struggle with postseason failures, Jeter remained a consistent contributor. "[18] The second through fifth picks were Paul Shuey, B. J. Wallace, Jeffrey Hammonds, and Chad Mottola; those five would combine for two All-Star Game appearances (Nevin and Hammonds). [300], Jeter announced that he is joining Fox Sports as the MLB on Fox Studio Analyst at Super Bowl LVII on Fox Sports. There's a lot of tradition, a lot of history and a lot of memories. [127] Following his activation from the disabled list, he hit .326 with an .806 OPS in his last 64 games of the season. [168], On July 10, Jeter recorded his 1,000th career multi-hit game, becoming the fourth player to do so. [97] Jeter's slugging percentage (SLG) dropped to .410 in the 2008 season, his lowest mark since 1997. Chase Utley, Los Angeles Dodgers, 2B - News, Stats, Bio Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Derek Dietrich Stats, Fantasy & News. As a celebrity, his personal life and relationships with other celebrities have drawn the attention of the media. Baltimore Orioles . [179][180] In the final week of Jeter's career, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig honored him as the 15th recipient of the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award for being "one of the most accomplished shortstops of all-time. Dave . 3. The sale was completed in September 2017, following unanimous approval of the other 29 MLB team owners. [10][234] Carey cowrote the song "The Roof (Back in Time)" about their first kiss. Many thanks to him. "[9] It was a baseball family, and Jeter's younger sister Sharlee (born c. 1979) was a softball star in high school. [219] After the season, Cashman and his staff saw Jeter's defense as an area that needed to be addressed. [8] On the first play of the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams, an injury to his sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae occurred while he was blocking the Ram's David Rocker. Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6, 1975), nicknamed " D-Lee ", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. The mission of the Mike Utley Foundation is to financially support an effective function-restoring treatment for spinal cord injuries, to encourage through education that of adopting a rehabilitative lifestyle for the spinal cord injured and a public awareness of spinal cord injuries.[14]. When Jeter was a child, his parents made him sign a contract every year that defined acceptable and unacceptable forms of behavior. [45] Becoming the Yankees' leadoff batter,[46] Jeter batted .291, with 10home runs, 70RBIs, 116runs, and 190hits. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. [204][205][206][207] He had a career .309 postseason batting average, and a .321 batting average in the World Series. Utley came off the bench by playing in the second half of the next two games. [1] His offense took an upward turn after May as he hit .322 with a .824 OPS after June 1. [117] Despite this, Jeter was elected to start at shortstop in the All-Star Game. [108] Then, Jeter became the all-time hits leader as a member of the Yankees (2,722), passing Lou Gehrig on September 11, 2009. As a result, Jeter began the 2013 season on the disabled list. [285] He was ranked as the most marketable player in baseball according to the 2003, 2005, and 2010 Sports Business Surveys. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. His seven home runs are tied with Gil McDougald for the most by a second baseman, and those numbers win the day even though he played in just 15 games and was a regular only on the 2008-'09 Phillies. [251], On October 1, 2014, Jeter's new website, ThePlayersTribune.com, appeared online;[252] it was billed as "a new media platform that will present the unfiltered voice of professional athletes, bringing fans closer to the games they love than ever before. [174] Jeter passed Carl Yastrzemski for seventh place on MLB's all-time career hit list on July 28[175] and on August 11 he passed Honus Wagner climbing to sixth on the all-time hits list. He's doing good things for Miami. [271] In July 2019, Jeter donated $3.2 million from the Turn 2 Foundation to the Kalamazoo Public School District to renovate the school's baseball and softball complex. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. He was named captain of the United States team by manager Davey Johnson,[191] and he batted 8-for-29 (.276) in eight games. [47], Jeter earned $750,000 for the 1998 season. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [272], Jeter has appeared in national ad campaigns for Nike, Gatorade,[273] Fleet Bank, Subway, Ford, VISA,[274] Discover Card,[275] Florsheim,[276] Gillette, Skippy,[277] and XM Satellite Radio. [267], Since 2009, Jeter has served as an ambassador for Weplay, a website designed to encourage children to get involved in sports. ", "Derek Jeter confirms engagement to Hannah Davis as Yankees legend posts story about his dog", "Jeter marries longtime girlfriend Davis", "New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah, welcome 1st child", "A New Rookie! Do you have a sports website? Utley, a longtime tormenter while with the Philadelphia Phillies, now has 38 career homers against the Mets. Find out more. MLB Players Rosters - Major League Baseball - ESPN [36] He was named the unanimous AL Rookie of the Year, receiving all 28 first-place votes in only the fifth sweep in the honor's 50-year history. All . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Nets 2nd Straight Glove", "Derek's Flat Fall: No October Magic For Usually Clutch Jeter", "Damon to give Yanks a major spark. He had a .361 batting average and .483 on-base percentage in 34 World Series Games. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. To provide depth to the team at the shortstop position after an injury to Fernndez, Steinbrenner approved a trade that would have sent pitcher Mariano Rivera to the Mariners for shortstop Flix Fermn, but Michael, by then the vice president of scouting, and assistant general manager Brian Cashman convinced Steinbrenner to give Jeter an opportunity. [220], When asked to respond to criticism of his defense, Jeter replied: "I play in New York, man. This is a serious question Im not just dunking on Jeter, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Scan this QR code to download the app now. [146] Jeter played his 2,402nd game with the Yankees on August 29, 2011, breaking Mickey Mantle's record for most games played as a Yankee. He's shown up, played, and turned in a first-ballot Hall of Fame career in the hardest environment in sports to do any/all of the above. The $18.9million average annual value of Jeter's contract was the third-highest in baseball, behind only Rodriguez ($25.2million) and Manny Ramirez ($20million). [235] Jeter has also dated model Vida Guerra, former Miss Universe Lara Dutta,[10][236] singer Joy Enriquez,[237] television personality Vanessa Minnillo,[234] and the actresses Jordana Brewster,[10][238] Jessica Biel,[239][240] and Minka Kelly. With Jeremy Giambi on first base, Oakland right fielder Terrence Long hit a double off Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina into the right-field corner. [21] He batted .247 in his first 11 games with Greensboro, and struggled defensively, making nine errors in 48 chances. [33], After Fernndez batted a disappointing .245 and appeared in only 108games due to injuries in 1995, newly hired Yankees manager Joe Torre turned to Jeter for the 1996 season,[34][35] hoping for a .250 batting average and dependable defense. Beyond steals, Utley ranked among the top 10 qualified hitters . The decision will be held in abeyance until the appeal . [20], Jeter played four seasons in Minor League Baseball, formally known as the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (NAPBL). [63], As a result of the September 11 attacks, the start of the playoffs was delayed and the season's end was extended past the usual October timeframe. [1], Jeter tied Lou Gehrig's record for hits at Yankee Stadium (1,269) with a home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price on September 14, 2008. [58] His home run in Game 5 tied the game and extended his World Series hitting streak to 14games. [144][145] Jeter and Posada played their 1,660th game together on July 14, 2011, breaking the previous franchise record of 1,659 by Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri. Rodriguez had won two Gold Glove Awards at shortstop[73] and was considered the best shortstop in baseball. [139][140][d] Only Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron, and Robin Yount were younger than Jeter on the day of their 3,000th hit. [85], Many expected Jeter would win the AL MVP Award for 2006. Though Jeter only owned a 4% stake in the franchise, he was named chief executive officer (CEO) of the team, and Sherman, the controlling owner, entrusted him to oversee day-to-day operations of the team. He made his fifth All-Star appearance. Privately Held. However, Bench had a higher OPS and a big edge in slugging percentage while helping the Reds win twice. He was honored with Minor League Player of the Year Awards by Baseball America, The Sporting News, and Topps/NAPBL. [305], On January 21, 2020, Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2020 in his first year of eligibility, only one vote shy of being only the second unanimous selection in Hall of Fame history. The Official Facebook Page for Derek Utley. [22] Homesick and frustrated by his lack of success, Jeter accrued $400-per-month phone bills from daily calls to his parents. [137] He also became the second player to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit, Wade Boggs having done so in 1999. Boston Red Sox . [10] At age five Jeter began playing little league baseball. He dislikes knowing the protection Major League Baseball instated for fielders . MLB Players. Though his critics continued to see Jeter as a liability defensively, he won his second consecutive Gold Glove in 2005. [154] Against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 14 of that year, he moved into the Top 10 on the all-time hit list, surpassing Willie Mays by beating out an infield single for his 3,284th career hit. [80] Following the 2004 season, Jeter was presented with his first Gold Glove Award; his diving catch on July 1 was cited as a reason for the award. Jeter's agent, Casey Close, stated that he was "baffled" by the Yankees' approach to the negotiations, and Cashman, now the team's general manager, responded publicly that Jeter should test the open market to ascertain his value, which angered Jeter. [264], On September 8, 2022, Jeter announced that he joined entrepreneur Brian Lee and multiple capital venture firms in launching a card grading, storage vault, and marketplace platform named Arena Club. [185] The Red Sox honored Jeter with a pregame ceremony including Red Sox retired stars Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, Luis Tiant and Rico Petrocelli, the Boston Bruins' Bobby Orr, New England Patriots receiver Troy Brown and the Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, while many Boston fans at Fenway Park loudly cheered for Jeter and gave him a standing ovation. In 2017, the Yankees retired his uniform number 2. [36] The Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series to win their first championship since the 1978 World Series. [158][159] The Yankees activated Jeter on July 11,[160] but after playing in one game, Jeter returned to the disabled list with a quadriceps strain. [1] Defensively, Jeter committed a career-low eight errors, and his .986 fielding percentage was his career best. [247] They have three daughters, born in August 2017,[248] January 2019,[249] and December 2021. Though Honus Wagner was primarily a shortstop, he also played other infield positions as well as the outfield. Yankee icon great in a tangible way", "Jeter's signature moments make him next Yankee icon", "SAFE: Spatial Aggregate Fielding Evaluation", Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, "From the archives: Assessing Jeter's defense", "Derek Jeter now has more Gold Glove awards than all but four shortstops in baseball history", "Criticism of his defense isn't about to make Jeter change plans", "How will Cubs, Mets GMs Turn Things Around? Derek Jeter - Wikipedia He had a well-publicized relationship with singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from 1997 to 1998. [209] He was credited with positioning himself well and for a quick release when he threw the ball. [69][70], Steinbrenner named Jeter the captain of the Yankees on June 3, 2003, following eight seasons without a captain after Don Mattingly retired in 1995. Exceeded rookie limits during 2003 season, Agents: Wasserman Previously: Arn Tellem, More Chase Utley Pages at Baseball Reference. [30] The following day, he recorded his first two major league hits and scored his first two career runs. A five-time World Series champion with the Yankees, Jeter is regarded as a central contributor to the franchise's dynasty during the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, base-running, fielding, and leadership. Shortstop: Derek Jeter, YankeesHonorable mention: Edgar Renteria, Marlins/Giants. [1] Jeter, who for part of the year hit third in the batting order, also drove in 102 runs, becoming only the second Yankee shortstop to do so, following Lyn Lary's 107 RBIs in 1931. Utley was put on injured reserve for the rest of the year. [48] That year, Jeter was selected for his first All-Star Game. [167] During his final season, each opposing team honored Jeter with a gift during his final visit to their city, which has included donations to Jeter's charity, the Turn 2 Foundation. It marked the first home run of Jeter's postseason career. Jeter had surgery on his broken left ankle on October 20, with an expected recovery time of four to five months. Data Provided By A graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School near Seattle, Utley attended Washington State University in Pullman and was a senior on the 1988 Cougar team which triumphed at the Aloha Bowl,[2] Washington State's first bowl victory since the 1916 Rose Bowl. Derek got to the majors 3 years younger than Chase. [72] Jeter committed a crucial error in a Game 6 loss, and the Marlins won the series in six games. [22] Despite this, he was named the SAL's Best Defensive Shortstop, Most Exciting Player, and Best Infield Arm by Baseball America. [115][119] Following the season, Jeter won his fifth Gold Glove award. Hall of Fame pitcher Hal Newhouser, who worked for the Astros as a scout, evaluated Jeter extensively and lobbied team management to select him. [77] Jeter struggled in the 2004 ALCS, batting .200 with one extra base hit, as the Yankees lost the series to the Red Sox in seven games, despite winning the first three games. [135][136] With Denbo, Jeter returned to the mechanics he used in his minor league days. Jeter became the second-highest-paid athlete across all team sports and auto racing, trailing only Rodriguez. -0.265. "[196] Jeter has been viewed as one of the best players of his generation. He played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1989 through 1991, when he was paralyzed during a game. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Derek Sanderson Jeter ( / ditr / JEE-tr; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. [166] Jeter announced on his Facebook page on February 12, 2014, that the 2014 season would be his last. [24] He finished second in the SAL in triples (11), third in hits (152), and 11th in batting average, and was named to the postseason All-Star team. Ramirez finished second. [1] His accolades include 14 All-Star selections, five Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. [244], Jeter and model Hannah Davis, who had been dating since 2012, became engaged in 2015. Every member of this organization, past and present, has been calling this place home for 85 years. So heres our All-World Series Team, that is, a team comprised of players whove -- wait for it -- participated in the World Series: Catcher: Johnny Bench, RedsHonorable mention: Yogi Berra, Yankees. When our All-World Series Team was a finished product, one thing was striking. The thumbs up sign has become the symbol for the Mike Utley Foundation, a foundation created in 1991 by Utley and his agent Bruce Allen to help seek a cure for paralysis. [36] With his speed and ability to execute the hit and run, Jeter served as a complement to leadoff hitter Tim Raines while batting in the ninth spot in the batting order. Derek Sanderson Jeter (/ditr/ JEE-tr; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. [1] In the field, he was involved in turning a career-high 104 double plays. [27] During the 199495 Major League Baseball strike, Gene Michael, the Yankees' general manager, offered Jeter the opportunity to work out for the MLB team with replacement players in spring training before the 1995 season. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [85], For the 2006 season, the Yankees signed Johnny Damon to play center field and lead off, moving Jeter to the second position in the batting lineup. Jeter began the 1992 season with the Gulf Coast Yankees of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, based in Tampa, Florida. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. In 2004, Utley was elected into the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame,[4] and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016.[5].