Derek Sanderson Jeter, born on 26 June, 1974 in Pequannock, New Jersey, is currently one of the most famed athletes in the United States.

In 1995, at the age of 20, Jeter started playing for the legendary New York Yankees as a shortstop. Since then, he has achieved several records and has become one of the most popular faces in modern baseball. Jeter has won innumerable titles during his illustrious career as a Major League Baseball player. He was awarded the American League Rookie of the Year and is a nine-time All-Star shortstop. Another notable achievement was him bagging both All Star MVP and World Series MVP in the same year. He has captained the New York Yankees since 2003. His rise has been swift, and he has developed into an incredible all round player capable of performing in any kind of situation. His talent has been one of the primary reasons for the dominance of the club in recent years.

Jeter’s charity work has been as praiseworthy as his game. He created two charitable organizations, namely Jeter’s Leaders and the Turn 2 Foundation, to prevent overindulgence in (and dependence on) drugs among adolescents. His foundations encourage young people toward academics and a healthy life, which shows the bighearted and generous side of Jeter.

Along with his success in athletics, Derek's good looks have earned him a fortune, landing him a number of lucrative endorsements and making him a regular feature in leading magazines. Consequently, he is considered one of the most marketable baseball players. Apart from his on-field achievements, he has also been in news for his off-field liaisons with a string of famous women over the years.