Derek Sanderson Jeter was a professional baseball player who played for the New York Yankees organization from 1995–2014 in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He hails from Pequannock, New Jersey. During the 1992 MLB Draft, Jeter was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round and became the sixth overall pick.
Derek Jeter has won numerous accolades throughout his MLB career. He was an All-Star selection fourteen times in 1998–2002, 2004, 2006–2012, and 2014, and a five-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees in 1996, 1998–2000, and 2009. He won the World Series MVP in 2000, the same season he helped lead the Yankees to their third straight title. Jeter earned AL Rookie of the Year honors in 1996. For his defense, he was awarded the Gold Glove Award five times in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, and 2010. For his offense, he claimed five Silver Slugger Awards in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012. Jeter also won the AL Hank Aaron Award twice in 2006 and 2009. In 2009, Jeter was awarded the Roberto Clemente Award, recognising his off-the-pitch involvement. The Yankees retired his No. 2 jersey and also honored him in Monument Park. Jeter concluded his career with 3,465 hits.
Derek Jeter's Net Worth in 2025
Derek Jeter has a net worth of $200 million in 2025, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
| Name | Derek Sanderson Jeter |
| Net Worth | $200 million |
| Age | 50 (Born on June 26, 1974) |
| Source of Wealth | Baseball, CEO Miami Marlins |
| Investments | Real Estate and Ventures |
| Endorsements | 24 Hour Fitness, Avon Products, Gatorade, Movado, Nike, and Rawlings |
Derek Jeter’s Endorsements
Derek Jeter has endorsed companies like 24 Hour Fitness, Avon Products, Gatorade, Movado, Nike and Rawlings, as per Forbes.
Derek Jeter’s Investments
These are all of Derek Jeter's investments, as per Celebrity Net Worth:
Miami Marlins
In 2017, Derek Jeter invested $25 million for a 4% stake in the Miami Marlins as part of a $1.2 billion acquisition. He exited in 2022, selling his share for $44.8 million.
Greenwood, New York (Real Estate)
In 2005, Derek Jeter purchased a 4-acre lakefront estate in Greenwood, New York, for $1.2 million, restoring the property tied to his grandfather. He listed it for $14.75 million in 2018, then auctioned it in 2022, starting at $6.5 million.
New York City Penthouse
Derek Jeter purchased an 88th-floor penthouse in Trump World Tower for $12.72 million in 2001. He listed it for $20 million in 2010 and sold it in 2012 for $15.5 million.
Tampa Mansion (St. Jetersburg)
Derek Jeter built a custom 22,000-square-foot waterfront mansion in Tampa in 2011 by combining three lots. He named it “St. Jetersburg.” It features seven bedrooms and a memorabilia room. NFL star Tom Brady famously rented it for $75,000/month.
Derek Jeter’s Charity Work
Derek Jeter established the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996, which promotes healthy lifestyles, educational programs, and scholarships to young individuals, as per MLB's official website.
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FAQs On Derek Jeter
A. His full name is Derek Sanderson Jeter.
A. Derek Jeter is nicknamed “The Captain.”
A. Derek Jeter was born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock, New Jersey.
A. Derek Jeter made his Major League debut on May 29, 1995.
A. Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020.
