[87] Jeter finished the season second in the AL in both batting average (.343) and runs scored (118), third in hits (214), and fourth in OBP (.417), earning his seventh All-Star selection. [13][14] He was also named the most valuable player of the FSL. Derek Dietrich Stats, Fantasy & News. However, Bench had a higher OPS and a big edge in slugging percentage while helping the Reds win twice. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,465), doubles (544), games played (2,747), stolen bases (358), times on base (4,716), plate appearances (12,602) and at bats (11,195). Many thanks to him. [1] In the 2002 postseason, the Anaheim Angels defeated the Yankees in the ALDS on their way to winning the World Series. .292/.380/.535 with 33 Homers, 136 OPS for 9 WAR on the World Champion Phillies was good enough for 14th on MVP voting. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [10] In his senior year, he batted .508 and compiled 23runs batted in (RBIs), 21walks, four home runs, a .637 on-base percentage (OBP), a .831 slugging percentage (SLG), 12stolen bases (in 12attempts), and only one strikeout. 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. vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: [106] During the season, the Sporting News named Jeter eighth on their list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball. [12] Jeter posted high batting averages for the school's baseball team; he batted .557 in his sophomore year and .508 as a junior. [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. [81] Though Jeter was fourth among shortstops in fielding percentage and errors, two traditional fielding statistics, critics pointed to his lower ratings in the more advanced sabermetric statistics, such as range factor and ultimate zone rating (UZR). [120] Jeter committed six errors during the season, his lowest total in 15 full seasons. He was named Sportsman of the Year for 2009 by Sports Illustrated,[110] and won the Roberto Clemente Award, Hank Aaron Award,[111] his fourth Gold Glove Award[105] and his fourth Silver Slugger Award. [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. 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. [194] He played fewer than 145 games a season only three times in his career: when he dislocated his left shoulder on Opening Day 2003 (119 games), when he injured his calf in 2011 (131 games), and in 2013 when he struggled with a myriad of injuries (17 games). [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. 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). Utley will appeal the suspension. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. 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High School: Long Beach Polytechnic HS (Long Beach, CA), School: University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA), Debut: [1] In the postseason, Jeter batted .455 in the ALDS, .350 in the ALCS, and .353 in the World Series,[1] as the Yankees defeated the Braves to win another championship, Jeter's third. [259], Jeter joined the board of Rockefeller Capital Management in April 2021. [153], Jeter finished the 2012 season with the most hits in MLB (216). He's doing good things for Miami. The following year, he became the Yankees' starting shortstop, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and helped the team win the 1996 World Series over the Atlanta Braves. [107], Jeter achieved two career hit milestones in the second half of the 2009 season. He dislikes knowing the protection Major League Baseball instated for fielders . [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. [112] It was also the fifth championship for Pettitte, Posada, and Rivera, who along with Jeter were referred to as the "Core Four. Florida has no state income tax. [291] Jeter also appears as a character in the Broadway play Bronx Bombers. All . 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. [231], In December 2002, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner criticized Jeter for staying out until 3 a.m. at a birthday party during the 2002 season, saying that his star shortstop "wasn't totally focused" and that "it didn't sit well" with him. Greenberg had a great run, appearing in 23 World Series games in an 11-year span and compiling a 1.044 OPS. [21], Jeter focused the next offseason on his fielding. In a word, greatness. [137] He also became the second player to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit, Wade Boggs having done so in 1999. [220] At the Yankees' request, Jeter embarked on a rigorous training program to combat the effects of age, by focusing on lateral movement and first-step quickness. With Long, Jeter changed the way he strode with his left leg. As a result, Jeter began the 2013 season on the disabled list. The play, known as "The Flip,"[10] was later voted seventh in Baseball Weekly's 10 Most Amazing Plays of all time,[62] and won the 2002 Best Play ESPY Award. In the 2013 World Series, Ortiz reached base in 19 of 25 plate appearances for a .760 on-base percentage. In 1991, Utley started every game and was the full-time right guard until a paralysis injury on November 17 forced him to retire (he took part in 11 games up to that point). Today is the 42nd birthday for Chase Utley, who had a distinguished 16-year Major League Baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles.Utley made six All-Star teams during his years on the diamond and won a World Series ring with the 2008 Phils. [152] Jeter went 1-for-2 in the game, moving into fourth all-time with a .458 average among players with a minimum of 12 plate appearances in the All-Star Game. In the regular season, he batted.324 with a league-leading 127runs, 19home runs, and 84RBIs,[1] for a team that won 114games during the regular season and is widely considered to be one of the greatest of all time. [1][88][89] Jeter batted .500 with one home run in the 2006 ALDS, including a perfect 5-for-5 performance in Game 1, making him the sixth player to record five hits in one postseason game. Data Provided By [123] Though Jeter stated that he wanted to remain with the Yankees, negotiations became tense. [147] He finished the 2011 season with 162 hits, his 16th consecutive season with 150 hits, which tied him with Pete Rose for the second-most consecutive 150-hit seasons, one behind Hank Aaron for the MLB record. [268] Jeter, along with Japanese baseball player Hideki Matsui, took part in a charity baseball game at Tokyo Dome to raise funds for survivors of the 2011 Thoku earthquake and tsunami. Long Beach Polytechnic HS (Long Beach, CA), University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). [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. [67] He was placed on the disabled list for six weeks and missed 36games; he had never played fewer than 148games in the prior seven full seasons. [193], Jeter is considered to be one of the most consistent baseball players of all time. [105] The addition of Gold Glove-winning first baseman Mark Teixeira allowed second baseman Robinson Can to shift his focus to his right, helping Jeter. [1][76] He batted .316 with a team-leading four RBIs as the Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins in the 2004 ALDS. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about second baseman Chase Utley on ESPN. Do you have a blog? Baltimore Orioles . Molitors numbers are comparable, while making nine of his 13 World Series starts at third. The performance earned him the All-Star Game MVP Award, the first time a Yankee won the award. 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. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. [260], In July 2017, Jeter engaged in the bidding for ownership of the Miami Marlins. [23] Jeter played for the Tampa Yankees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League (FSL), the Albany-Colonie Yankees of the Class AA Eastern League, and the Columbus Clippers of the Class AAA International League during the 1994 season,[26] combining to hit .344 with five home runs, 68RBIs, and steal 50 bases across the three levels. As first-place votes are worth five points, second-place votes are worth three points, and third-place votes are worth one point, Jeter won the balloting with 140 points, ahead of. Do you have a sports website? The great thing about memories is you're able to pass them along from generation to generation. [21] Weighing 156 pounds (71kg), Jeter had a scrawny appearance that did not match his reputation as the Yankees' future leader. Or write about sports? [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. [266] In 2012, Jeter received an honorary doctorate from Siena College honoring him for his foundation's work. [13] Jeter committed 56 errors, a SAL record. The Yankees won the game and defeated the Orioles in five games. [10] At age five Jeter began playing little league baseball. His mother is of English, German, and Irish ancestry, while his father is African-American. Chase Utley Position: Second Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: December 17, 1978 (Age: 44-073d) in Pasadena, CA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 6x All-Star 2008 World Series 4x Silver Slugger 26 26 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. [55][56], Jeter batted a team-best .339 in the 2000 regular season and added 15home runs, 73RBIs, 119runs scored, and 22stolen bases. [282] Jeter has his own Jumpman shoe. [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. [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. In 36 World Series innings, he has allowed just one earned run, which gives him a 0.25 ERA. [84] Though Jeter batted .333 during the 2005 ALDS, the Yankees lost to the Angels. 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. [44], Before the 1997 season, Jeter and the Yankees agreed on a $540,000 contract with performance bonuses. [216] Two sites that rely on advanced defensive statistics, FanGraphs.com and FieldingBible.com, rated Jeter below middle-of-the-pack status in 2010, despite his receiving his fifth Gold Glove Award that season. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. vs. Chase Utley had 259 home runs over his career. Chase Utley weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing. The Yankees advanced to the 2001 World Series to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. Every member of this organization, past and present, has been calling this place home for 85 years. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. 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Fingers was at his best in the World Series, compiling a 1.35 ERA in 16 appearances over three seasons. [127] Following his activation from the disabled list, he hit .326 with an .806 OPS in his last 64 games of the season. Ruth and Gehrig. [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. However, he suffered mild inflammation in his right shoulder in the Arizona Fall League after the conclusion of the 1994 regular season. [267], Since 2009, Jeter has served as an ambassador for Weplay, a website designed to encourage children to get involved in sports. [78], In the 12th inning of a tied game on July 1, 2004, against their rivals, the Boston Red Sox, Trot Nixon hit a pop fly down the left field line. [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. Cookie Notice [132][133] At that point, he was batting .260 for the 2011 season with a .649OPS. "[181], During Jeter's final series at Yankee Stadium, Louisville Slugger announced they would retire their "P72" model baseball bat, the bat Jeter uses, though it will be sold under the name "DJ2," in Jeter's honor. 15,876 talking about this. Chase Utley has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. [115][119] Following the season, Jeter won his fifth Gold Glove award. [139] MLB and HBO produced Derek Jeter 3K, a documentary that profiled his path to 3,000 hits and originally aired on July 28, 2011. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [79] This was voted the Play of the Year in the This Year in Baseball Awards competition, as voted on by fans at MLB.com. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Attending New York Yankees games with his grandparents, Jeter became a passionate fan of the team. May 2017 - Present5 years 10 months. Although things are going to change next year and we're going to move across the street, there are a few things with the New York Yankees that never change. (Age 39-287d) [221] Jeter's ultimate zone rating (UZR) improved from worst in the AL for shortstops in 2007 to close to league average in 2008. [184], Jeter decided to play exclusively as the designated hitter in the final series of his career, at Fenway Park in Boston, so that his final memories of playing shortstop would be at Yankee Stadium. Chase Utley had 1,885 hits over his career. Find out more. Utley began rehabilitation at Craig Hospital, which specializes in spinal cord injuries. Derek Sanderson Jeter (/ditr/ JEE-tr; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. He stole 154 bases and was thrown out only 22 times, good for a success rate of 88 percent the best ever among players with at least 100 steals. [99] On September 16, he broke the record against Chicago White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd. [82], Jeter was second in the AL in runs scored (122) in the 2005 season,[83] and was third in the league in both at bats (654) and hits (202). Chase Utley Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com Chase Utley Positions: Second Baseman and Third Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: December 17, 1978 (Age: 44-058d) in Pasadena, CA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 6x All-Star 2008 World Series 4x Silver Slugger 26 26 [21] Jeter continued to struggle during the rest of the season, batting .202 in 47 games. [42], Following his Rookie of the Year campaign, considered the "new crop" of shortstops, along with Alex Rodriguez and Nomar Garciaparra, as the careers of older shortstops such as Cal Ripken Jr., Barry Larkin, Ozzie Smith, and Alan Trammell were concluding. [297] A wax figure immortalizes Jeter at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York,[298] and a sculpture at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the only member of the 3,000 hit club to record all of his hits with the New York Yankees. MLB Players. Jeter was one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and is involved in numerous product endorsements. Following the final game in Yankee Stadium history, Jeter made a speech at the request of the Yankees, thanking the Yankees fans for their supporta moment later voted by fans as the Moment of the Year in MLB.com's This Year in Baseball Awards:[102], From all of us up here, it's a huge honor to put this uniform on every day and come out here and play. Seriously asking, Jeter has 71.3 WAR in 20 years and Chade Utley has 64.4 in 16 years. [227] New York State alleged that Jeter should have paid state income tax from 2001 to 2003, as Jeter resided in the Manhattan apartment he bought in 2001; Jeter claimed to have established his residence in Tampa Bay, Florida, in 1994, and that he was still a resident of Florida at the time. [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. [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. Jeter has earned the nicknames "Captain Clutch" and "Mr. November" due to his outstanding play in the postseason. Lee played with the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). [51] At season's end, Jeter finished third in voting for the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. 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Chase Cameron Utley was a Major League Baseball player with the Philadelphia Phillies ( 2003 - 2015) and Los Angeles Dodgers ( 2015 - 2018 ). [41] Overall, Jeter batted .361 in the 1996 postseason, helping to lead the Yankees offensively with Bernie Williams, as Wade Boggs, Paul O'Neill, and Tino Martinez struggled. Many thanks to him. [54], During the 19992000 offseason, the Yankees negotiated with Jeter, tentatively agreeing to a seven-year, $118.5million contract. [20], Jeter played four seasons in Minor League Baseball, formally known as the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (NAPBL). [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. [22] Homesick and frustrated by his lack of success, Jeter accrued $400-per-month phone bills from daily calls to his parents. [100] The Yankees were eliminated from postseason contention,[101] the only full season in Jeter's career where he did not compete in the playoffs. Exceeded rookie limits during 2003 season, Agents: Wasserman Previously: Arn Tellem, More Chase Utley Pages at Baseball Reference. [21] He batted .247 in his first 11 games with Greensboro, and struggled defensively, making nine errors in 48 chances. [1] In the field, he was involved in turning a career-high 104 double plays. [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. [1] He struggled during the 2007 ALDS, batting 3-for-17 (.176) with one RBI, as the Indians defeated the Yankees. [36][b], The Yankees reached the 1996 postseason, and Torre batted Jeter in the leadoff spot based on his strong year-long performance. He pitched more than one inning in 18 of his 24 World Series appearances, including nine of his 11 saves. [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. Though Honus Wagner was primarily a shortstop, he also played other infield positions as well as the outfield. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. [1] His offense took an upward turn after May as he hit .322 with a .824 OPS after June 1. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. [192] Jeter and the United States team faced the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in an exhibition game, the only time Jeter played against the Yankees. Jeter became the second-highest-paid athlete across all team sports and auto racing, trailing only Rodriguez. [210] One of his signature defensive plays is the "jump-throw," by which he leapt and threw to first base while moving towards third base. [20] Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte, who played for the Hornets that season, at first questioned the hype surrounding Jeter, but recognized his talent and poise. [222], Jeter maintains homes in Marlboro Township, New Jersey; Greenwood Lake, New York;[223][224] and the Davis Islands neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. [1] Though he lost the MVP Award, he won the Hank Aaron Award, given for superior offensive performance. [6] His father played baseball at Fisk University in Tennessee as a shortstop,[7] and holds a PhD.