Celebrity Biographies
Derek Jeter height weight body stats
Born name
Derek Sanderson Jeter
nickname
The Captain, Captain Clutch, Mr. November, number 2, DJ
Sun sign
Krebs
Place of birth
Pequannock Township, New Jersey, United States
Residence
- Marlboro Township, New Jersey, USA
- Greenwood See, New York, USA
- Davis Islands, Tampa, Florida, USA
nationality
training
Jeter attended Catholic school through 8th grade . He later enrolled at Kalamazoo Central High School where he traveled cross country in the fall, played basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring.
After graduating in 1992, Jeter accepted the University of Michigan baseball scholarship . However, since Jeter was drafted by the New York Yankees in his senior year of high school, he did not attend college.
occupation
Former professional baseball player
family
- Father – Sanderson Charles Jeter (Ph.D., substance abuse counselor) (played baseball at Fisk University as shortstop)
- Mother – Dorothy (née Connors) (Accountant)
- Siblings – Sharlee Jeter (Younger Sister)
Manager
Jeter was signed with –
- The Players’ Stand
- Excel Sports Management
- Celebrity Talent International
Position
Shortstop
Shirt Number
2
Hit
Right
ball throw
Right
To build
Athletic
Height
6 feet 3 inches or 191 cm
weight
89 kg
girlfriend/spouse
Derek Jeter dates –
- Rachel Uchitel – Nightclub manager, TV correspondent and hostess Rachel Uchitel is rumored to have dated Derek in the past.
- Bridget Hall – In the past, Jeter had an affair with American model Bridget Hall.
- Mariah Carey (1997-1998) – Jeter was in a relationship with popular singer Mariah Carey from 1997 to 1998.
- Lara Dutta (2000-2001) – Derek began dating Indian model and actress Lara Dutta in May 2000. The couple stayed together for a year before separating in May 2001.
- Joy Enriquez (2001) – In 2001, Jeter was in a brief relationship with American singer Joy Enriquez.
- Jordana Brewster (2002-2003) – From July 2002 to April 2003, Derek was in a relationship with actress Jordana Brewster.
- Vanessa Lachey (2003-2006) – In November 2003, Derek began dating American video jockey Vanessa Lachey. Jeter and Vanessa stayed together for three years until their official split in 2006.
- Jessica Alba (2004) – In 2004, Jeter was supposed to be dating famous actress Jessica Alba.
- Vida Guerra (2005) – In 2005, Jeter had an encounter with Cuban-born American glamor model Vida Guerra.
- Adriana Lima (2006) – In 2006, Brazilian model Adriana Lima and Jeter were reported to be dating briefly.
- Jessica biel (2006-2007) – Derek dated actress Jessica Biel from November 2006 to January 2007.
- Minka Kelly (2008-2012) – In October 2008, Jeter began dating another actress, Minka Kelly. The couple spent 4 years in a relationship but eventually broke up in February 2012.
- Hannah Davis (2012–Present) – Derek first began dating American model Hannah Davis in 2012. The couple got engaged in October 2015 and married almost a year later on July 9, 2016. The couple have 1 daughter Bella Raine Jeter, born on August 17, 2017.
race/ethnicity
multiracial
Jeter is of German, Irish, English and African descent.
hair colour
dark brown
eye color
Green
sexual orientation
Just
distinguishing features
- Short haircut / bald head
- Green eyes
- Signature Inside-Out-Swing – „Jeterian Swing“
measurements
Derek Jeter’s body specifications can be:
- Chest – 44 inches or 112 cm
- Arms/biceps – 39.5 cm or 15.5 inches
- Waist – 86 cm or 34 inches
shoe size
unknown
brand promotion
Jeter has been sponsored by Fleet Bank, Ford, Gillette, XM Satellite Radio, Discover Card, Driven Cologne, Florsheim, Nike, Ritz, etc.
Derek has also appeared in television commercials for Skippy, Gatorade, Visa, MLB 2003 World Series on Fox, Propel Fitness Water and others.
He has been spotted in print advertisements for Gillette Clinical Strength Antiperspirant, Gillette’s Mach3 Fusion razor, and Movado watches.
He is also an ambassador for the website Weplay.
Religion
Roman Catholic
Known for
A five-time World Series champion, five-time Gold Glove Award winner, and one of the greatest players in Yankees history.
First baseball game
Derek made his MLB debut on May 29, 1995.
first movie
In 2003, Jeter appeared as himself in the comedy film Anger Management .
First TV show
Other than baseball games himself, Derek has appeared in the TV series documentary titled SportsFigures in 1995 as himself . He took part in the episode The Sounds of Summer .
Personal trainer
There are no details on Jeter’s official training while he competed as a baseball player. However, we did find two videos from when Jeter was still active on the baseball field.
Derek Jeter favorite things
- Baseball Player – Dave Winfield, who played for the Yankees
- Snack – Biscuits
- Food – Pamesan Chicken
- Spring Training – Running
Derek Jeter facts
- Jeter’s mother, Dorothy, was a great influence on her son, leading him to never use the word “can’t”.
- His parents met while serving in the US Army in Germany.
- His sister Sharlee was a softball player in high school.
- When Derek was 4 years old, his family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- During the school year, Jeter and his sister lived in Kalamazoo and during the summers they stayed at their grandparents’ house in New Jersey.
- In 2003, he was inducted into the Kalamazoo Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
- He had signed his first professional contract for $800,000.
- Jeter first participated in the NAPBL (National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues) in 1992.
- During his time with the Gulf Coast Yankees, Derek struggled to find his game and, over time, became homesick. Jeter spent $400 on monthly phone bills by talking to his parents.
- In 1996, Derek became the starting point for the Yankees.
- He was the 1996 American League Rookie Player of the Year.
- For the 1997 season, Derek and the New York Yankees agreed to a $540,000 contract plus bonuses for his services.
- He signed a new contract with the Yankees for $750,000 for the 1998 season.
- In 1999, Jeter was voted one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People magazine.
- He has captained the New York Yankees for a number of seasons.
- Jeter shares the same date of birth with former baseball catcher Jason Kendall.
- Derek had cheered and supported the Yankees from a young age.
- He is good friends with American golfer Tiger Woods and baseball player Alex Rodriguez.
- For Christmas 2014, his then-wife Hannah Davis gave him an Italian Mastiff named Kane.
- He is the founder of the Turn 2 Foundation, an organization that helps children avoid drug and alcohol problems.
- In 2015, Derek was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame for his athletic achievements.
- Visit his official page at MLB @ mlb.com.
- Follow Jeter on Facebook. He is not on Twitter and Instagram.