Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame last season after being elected the previous year before COVID-19 shut down the sports world.
The legendary shortstop played his entire career as a member of the New York Yankees, winning five World Series rings.
He was also a 14-time American League All-Star, a five-time Gold Glove Award Winner, a five-time Silver Slugger, a World Series MVP, and a Rookie of the Year.
His iconic No. 2 will never be worn again by any player who dons a Yankees uniform.
Tonight, the Yankees will have a special Hall of Fame tribute ceremony, where they will honor “The Captain.”
Gates will open at 5pm for tonight’s game. We ask fans to be seated by 6:30pm for tonight’s Derek Jeter Hall of Fame Tribute Ceremony. pic.twitter.com/9CzPHhZ9Xc
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 9, 2022
Honoring The Captain
Jeter was one of a kind during his career.
His hustle, his jump throws, and his ability to come through in the clutch endeared him to the Yankees fanbase relatively quickly.
He was a leader who always gave his full effort no matter what and left it all out on the field.
This is a nice way for the Yankees to pay tribute to their Hall-of-Fame shortstop.
During his career, Jeter posted a 71.3 WAR with a .310 batting average, .817 OPS, 260 home runs, and 1,311 RBI.
The bigger the game, the better Jeter performed.
He had a knack for key situations in October and was a staple in Yankees history.
He was one of the main constants in the Yankees’ championship runs in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009.
He was a part of the famed “Core Four” with Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte.
The Yankees were lucky to have had Jeter around for his whole Hall-of-Fame career.
Tonight, fans will have a chance to honor their captain during a nice little tribute ceremony.
NEXT: The Yankees Continue To Approach A Historic Team Record