Derek Jeters Legacy

Captain Clutch. Mr. October. Call him what you will. Derek Jeter has and will always be considered one of the greatest New York Yankees of all-time.

It's hard to believe that Derek's been in the major leagues since 1995. 2009 marks his 15th season. Yet he continues to produce, both on the field with his production and off the field with his numerous charitible endevors. 

With the current baseball season winding to a close and Jeter's future contract status in question (his contract expires in 2010) I felt that it may be time to look back on some of his great statistical accomplishments. Note the word statistical. I'm probably doing Derek a disservice by mentioning only stats. The intangibles that he brings to the Yankees are numerous and unmeaseurible. Still, we have to start somewhere.

Hits: By the end of the season Derek should at minimum be 52nd all-time in base hits, with over 2700. He will surpass Lou Gehrig as the all-time Yankees hit leader.

Runs: He is currently 50th all-time in runs scored. Runs scored usually gets overlooked. I'm not sure why, it's really the name of the game. Barring a major injury Jeter is a lock to join the top 10 before his career is over.

Times on Base: Currently 65th all-time, Derek has the potential to rise to the top 25 before the end of his career.

Fielding: Winner of three gold gloves. Having his best statistical fielding season in 2009 at the age of 35

All-Star Games: As of 2009 he has appeared in 10 all-star games. From 1998 - 2009 he has only missed the 2003 & 2005 all-star games.

World Series: Four World Series Titles. And counting?