On June 1st, 1992 Derek Jeter was drafted 6th overall by the New York Yankees. 8,154 days, 2,743 regular season games, and 11,195 at bats later, Jeter retired from the game of baseball. Over Derek Jeter's 20 year MLB career, "The Captain" obtained 3,465 hits(6th best all time), 1,923 runs(9th best all time), and 5 World Series Rings. It is not difficult to see why Jeter's retirement is such a big deal.
Jeter's retirement has been making MLB headlines all-season, as he began his "Farewell Tour". During this tour, Jeter received many presents from opposing teams, including personalized cowboy boots from the Astros, a pinstriped guitar from the Indians, and scoreboard letters from both the Cubs (Wrigley Field) and the Red Sox (Fenway Park). This season, the Jordan Brand honored Jeter by making a commercial that features fans of all kinds tipping their hats in "RE2PECT" to Jeter.
I think it's great that Jeter is getting the attention he deserves, and I think he will truly be missed both in the MLB, and in the Yankees Organization. He was one of the greats, and I don't think that baseball will be the same without him. Farewell Captain.
Jeter's retirement has been making MLB headlines all-season, as he began his "Farewell Tour". During this tour, Jeter received many presents from opposing teams, including personalized cowboy boots from the Astros, a pinstriped guitar from the Indians, and scoreboard letters from both the Cubs (Wrigley Field) and the Red Sox (Fenway Park). This season, the Jordan Brand honored Jeter by making a commercial that features fans of all kinds tipping their hats in "RE2PECT" to Jeter.
I think it's great that Jeter is getting the attention he deserves, and I think he will truly be missed both in the MLB, and in the Yankees Organization. He was one of the greats, and I don't think that baseball will be the same without him. Farewell Captain.