Chase Utley had 259 home runs over his career. [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. [138] Jeter joined Honus Wagner as only the second regular shortstop to reach the 3,000 hit plateau. [134] Jeter finished the year with a .297 batting average, six home runs, 61 runs batted in, 84 runs, and 16 stolen bases. Chase Utley was born on December 17, 1978. [3][4][5] They met while serving in the United States Army in Germany. Jacksons .457 on-base percentage in 27 World Series games trails only Ruths .470 among outfielders. [70], The Yankees acquired Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers during the 200304 offseason. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2020; he received 396 of 397 possible votes (99.75%), the second-highest percentage in MLB history (behind only teammate Mariano Rivera) and the highest by a position player. 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Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. The Man, Silver Fox are nicknames for Chase Utley. .292/.380/.535 with 33 Homers, 136 OPS for 9 WAR on the World Champion Phillies was good enough for 14th on MVP voting. Outfield: Babe Ruth, Yankees; Mickey Mantle, Yankees; Reggie Jackson, As/YankeesHonorable mention: Lou Brock, Cardinals. 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. [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. [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. [13][25], Coming off his strong 1993 season, Baseball America rated Jeter as the 16th-best prospect in baseball. [198][202] A clubhouse leader, Jeter often defused confrontations between teammates. Facing elimination, the Yankees eventually won the game, as well as the series. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Mantle (18) and Ruth (15) have hit the most home runs in World Series history, with Jackson (10) tied for fifth. (Age 24-108d, 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. [11], Jeter attended Kalamazoo Central High School, where he ran cross country in the fall, played basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring. 3. What else is new? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. . Relief pitcher: Mariano Rivera, YankeesHonorable mention: Rollie Fingers, As. Same thing with the honorable mention category. [85], Jeter hit his 400th career double on June 27, 2008,[96] and his 200th home run on July 12. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He hit 9-for-20 (.450) and scored five runs in six games. His mother is of English, German, and Irish ancestry, while his father is African-American. [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. Jeter ran from his position at shortstop and made an over-the-shoulder catch. [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. Jeter was one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and is involved in numerous product endorsements. In 36 World Series innings, he has allowed just one earned run, which gives him a 0.25 ERA. Utley also took the extra base successfully 54 . [304] The Yankees retired Jeter's uniform number and unveiled a plaque in his honor that was installed at Monument Park in a pregame ceremony on May 14, 2017. He made his fifth All-Star appearance. [1] Defensively, Jeter committed a career-low eight errors, and his .986 fielding percentage was his career best. [93], Though the Yankees continued to struggle with postseason failures, Jeter remained a consistent contributor. [13], Considered the fourth-best prospect in baseball by Baseball America heading into the 1995 season,[23] Jeter was projected as the starting shortstop for the Yankees. 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. in Pasadena, CA [125] He reached an agreement with the Yankees on a three-year contract for $51million with an option for a fourth year. "[196] Jeter has been viewed as one of the best players of his generation. In an age where professional athletes often found themselves in personal scandals, he mostly avoided major controversy in a high-profile career in New York City while maintaining a strong work ethic. Derek Jeter Position: Shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-3 , 195lb (190cm, 88kg) Born: June 26, 1974 (Age: 48-250d) in Pequannock, NJ us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame Rookie of the Year 14x All-Star 5x World Series 5x Gold Glove 5x Silver Slugger WS MVP AS MVP 2 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. [135][136] With Denbo, Jeter returned to the mechanics he used in his minor league days. [108] Then, Jeter became the all-time hits leader as a member of the Yankees (2,722), passing Lou Gehrig on September 11, 2009. [1] He credited the turnaround to his work with Denbo;[135] Long acknowledged that his attempt to adjust Jeter's swing did not work. In September 2020, the couple listed their waterfront Tampa home for $29 million. 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]. Over a 10-year stretch from 2005 to 2014, he was the second-best position . 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. [21] Weighing 156 pounds (71kg), Jeter had a scrawny appearance that did not match his reputation as the Yankees' future leader. 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. [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. [55] However, because Steinbrenner did not want to set a record for the largest contract, Steinbrenner waited while Juan Gonzlez and the Detroit Tigers negotiated on a reported eight-year, $143million contract extension. "[219] Jeter further asserted that many defensive factors cannot be quantified. [177][178] Beginning with that day's game, the Yankees wore a patch on their hats and uniforms honoring Jeter for the remainder of the season. Before Monday, when he returned to Citizens Bank Park for the first time since announcing. In his first professional game, Jeter failed to get a hit in seven at-bats, going 0-for-7, while striking out five times. [57] During the postseason, he batted only .211 in the Division Series but rebounded to hit .318 in the Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, and .409 in the World Series against the New York Mets. [55] Alex Rodriguez had signed a ten-year, $252million contract with the Texas Rangers earlier in the offseason, setting the market for Jeter's negotiations. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [143], Fatigued from the stress of chasing 3,000 career hits and wanting to rest his calf, Jeter opted not to attend the 2011 MLB All-Star Game. He launched himself over the third-base side railing and two rows of seats, receiving a lacerated chin and bruised face. [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. 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. [14][21] Manager Gary Denbo benched Jeter in the season's final game to ensure his average would not drop below .200, known in baseball as the Mendoza Line. [6], The Jeters lived in New Jersey until Derek was four years old, at which point they moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Utley will appeal the suspension. [164] Jeter batted .190 in only 17 games played during the 2013 season. [21] Jeter continued to struggle during the rest of the season, batting .202 in 47 games. Chase Utley, Jos Urea, George Uhle, . Sport: Men's Baseball Season: 2008-09 Division: Division I Team: Olney Central College Player Name: Derek Utley Player Number: 35 Player Year: Sophomore Player Position: OF [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. Utley's 1.046 OPS and .689 slugging percentage are the highest among all second basemen whove played in the World Series. As Giambi rounded third base and headed for home plate, Yankees right fielder Shane Spencer retrieved the ball and made a wild throw that missed cut-off man Tino Martinez and dribbled down the first-base line. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. [285] He was ranked as the most marketable player in baseball according to the 2003, 2005, and 2010 Sports Business Surveys. He led the majors in stolen base percentage (91.4%), getting caught only three times. Major League Baseball's All-Star Game is a day away, and one man who's been there a few times is Chase Utley. Jeter traveled with the team during the 1995 American League Division Series (ALDS), though he was not on the active roster. Derek Dietrich Stats, Fantasy & News. However, Bench had a higher OPS and a big edge in slugging percentage while helping the Reds win twice. [250], During his injury-shortened 2013 season, Jeter arranged a partnership with Simon & Schuster to form an imprint called Jeter Publishing. 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. 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. At age 36, Jeter appeared to be in decline; Joe Sheehan of Baseball Prospectus suggested that Jeter, once a "good, not great" shortstop, had declined to become "below average" defensively,[116] to the extent that he would likely need to change positions; Cashman later acknowledged that Jeter might need to shift to the outfield. [95] He was selected for his eighth All-Star appearance. [17] Though Yankees officials were concerned that Jeter would attend college instead of signing a professional contract, Groch convinced them to select him, saying, "the only place Derek Jeter's going is to Cooperstown. [citation needed]. To avoid arbitration, Jeter and the Yankees agreed to a one-year deal worth $10million. [27], Early in the 1995 season, Fernndez and infielder Pat Kelly were injured. [74] The 2004 season began with Jeter mired in a slump, at one point getting only one hit in a span of 36 at-bats; through April, he batted .168. [183] In his final game at Yankee Stadium, Jeter hit a walk-off single against Orioles pitcher Evan Meek to win the game, 65. [269][270], In 2018, Jeter donated furniture and household items to families forced to relocate by Hurricane Irma. [16] Yankees scout Dick Groch, assigned to scout in the Midwest, watched Jeter participate in an all-star camp held at Western Michigan University. He was also named MVP; that season, he earned consensus All-American honors,[3] only the second Cougar to do so. When Jeter was a child, his parents made him sign a contract every year that defined acceptable and unacceptable forms of behavior. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1989 through 1991, when he was paralyzed during a game. Rodriguez described Jeter as being "like my brother," even though they were on-field adversaries. As a precaution, the Yankees signed Tony Fernndez to a two-year contract. [20][21], The Yankees promoted Jeter to the Greensboro Hornets of the Class A South Atlantic League (SAL) to give him more at-bats. [84] Though Jeter batted .333 during the 2005 ALDS, the Yankees lost to the Angels. [115][119] Following the season, Jeter won his fifth Gold Glove award. [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. [171] As a result, Jeter's .481 career All-Star batting average (13-for-27) ranked him fifth all-time (among players with at least 10 at-bats). [267], Since 2009, Jeter has served as an ambassador for Weplay, a website designed to encourage children to get involved in sports. [182] The average ticket price for Jeter's final home game, on September 25, reached $830 on the secondary market. [219] After the season, Cashman and his staff saw Jeter's defense as an area that needed to be addressed. Greenberg had a great run, appearing in 23 World Series games in an 11-year span and compiling a 1.044 OPS. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6, 1975), nicknamed " D-Lee ", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Of the 11 picks, seven are in the Hall of Fame, and at least two of the other four -- David Ortiz and Madison Bumgarner -- are headed toward Cooperstown. [1] Jeter made a notable defensive assist in Game 3 of the 2001 American League Division Series against the Oakland Athletics. Utley came off the bench by playing in the second half of the next two games. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Consequently, Jeter made his MLB debut on May 29, 1995. [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. Though Honus Wagner was primarily a shortstop, he also played other infield positions as well as the outfield. [193], Jeter is considered to be one of the most consistent baseball players of all time. [232] The two mocked the incident in a May 2003 Visa commercial,[66] similar to the manner in which Steinbrenner and former Yankees manager Billy Martin made light of their feud in a Miller Lite commercial during the 1970s. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: [45] Becoming the Yankees' leadoff batter,[46] Jeter batted .291, with 10home runs, 70RBIs, 116runs, and 190hits. [131] He suffered a calf injury on June 13 that required his fifth stint on the 15-day disabled list, and his first since 2003. Well go with Bumgarner here, given his absurd performance on a rate basis, as well as bonus points for his legendary relief performance in Game 7 of the 2014 Fall Classic. [1] Though he lost the MVP Award, he won the Hank Aaron Award, given for superior offensive performance. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [215] A 2008 study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that, from 2002 through 2005, Jeter was the worst defensive shortstop in MLB. 18,243rd in major league history) Chase Utley played for 2 teams; the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers. His 12 home runs are by far the most among World Series catchers. 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. The Yankees won the game and defeated the Orioles in five games. [121] The controversy over Jeter's fielding became a flash point for the debate over whether the analyses of statistics or subjective observation is the better method to assess a player's defensive ability and for criticism of the Gold Glove Award. Jeter also finished third in the AL MVP voting, behind Minnesota's Joe Mauer and Yankee teammate Mark Teixeira. Or write about sports? [75], Jeter made the All-Star team and finished the season with a .292 average; 23home runs, the second-most of his career; 78RBIs; 111runs scored; and a career-best 44doubles, which broke the Yankee single-season record for doubles by a shortstop, besting Tony Kubek's 38 in 1961. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. United States. [233], Jeter's personal life has been a frequent topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines since his rookie year in 1996. The Yankees went on to win the game in the bottom of the 13th inning. [226] Jeter settled a tax dispute regarding his official residence with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance in 2008. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [163] On September 14, 2013, Jeter was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Eventually, the partnership could lead to film and television productions. [290] Jeter was the subject of a 2005 segment on the TV news magazine 60 Minutes[8] and a 2014 episode of Finding Your Roots, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series. And once Utley was aboard, he was adept at making the most of it. When our All-World Series Team was a finished product, one thing was striking. It was established to help children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction, and to reward those who show high academic achievement. [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. Net Worth: $185 Million. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about second baseman Chase Utley on ESPN. Regardless, Gehrigs greatness rises above all that jazz. This is a tough one to pick given how the expectations for pitchers -- especially starting pitchers -- have changed over the years. [64] Jeter batted .148 in the World Series, as the Yankees lost in seven games. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. As of March 2023, Ichiro Suzuki's net worth is roughly $180 million, making him the 4th richest baseball player in the world. With Jeremy Giambi on first base, Oakland right fielder Terrence Long hit a double off Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina into the right-field corner. Chase Utley weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing. In a word, greatness. [6][7] In his rookie year, Utley became the starting right guard for the Lions. Exceeded rookie limits during 2003 season, Agents: Wasserman Previously: Arn Tellem, More Chase Utley Pages at Baseball Reference. -0.265. [127], On July 9, 2011, Jeter recorded his 3,000th career hit, a home run off of David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays. (Age 39-287d) He started the first five games, but was injured in the fifth game against the Minnesota Vikings. . [126][127], The adjustments left Jeter frustrated, as he batted .242 in the first month of the 2011 season. Jeter became the second-highest-paid athlete across all team sports and auto racing, trailing only Rodriguez. 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). [1] Though he hit two home runs during the 1997 American League Division Series, the Yankees lost to the Cleveland Indians, three games to two. [188], Jeter started at shortstop for the United States national baseball team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. At 40, Jeter also became the oldest player to have two or more hits in an All-Star Game. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. [225] He previously owned a penthouse apartment in Manhattan's Trump World Tower. [10] In extra innings, Jeter hit a game-winning home run off of Byung-hyun Kim. [124] According to reports, Jeter initially sought a four-year contract worth between $23million and $25million per season. [2], Jeter was born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, the son of accountant Dorothy (ne Connors) and substance abuse counselor Sanderson Charles Jeter. 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. [150][117] Rodriguez commented that Jeter is playing as he did in 1999, while Girardi said Jeter looks like he is 25 years old. [73] Rodriguez's fielding range allowed Jeter to cede ground to his right to Rodriguez and cheat to his left: fielding balls hit to his left is a weakness identified by scouts. [28] He was assigned uniform number 2, which was most recently worn by Mike Gallego from 1992 to 1994.

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