Period 1 Real Life Hero Book

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When Derek got a hit in a very important game, he took the lead. He never showed off, he just ran the bases. On opening day in 1996, Jeter had a great game with a solo home run, and very good defense throughout the game. Derek Jeter is also humble because he never mouth offs to the umpires or the other team. When Derek is up to the plate and gets called out on a bad pitch, he just walks away and tries again next time.

1974

Derek Jeter was born in 1974 on June 26

Outsmarting Opponents on the Field

because he learned the plays Derek Jeter is smart because he needs and now he plays to remember all the plays and batting timing. baseball better In some of Derek's games in the 9th inning, the now. crowd is depending on him to get a hit. He needs to be smart about the timing of his swing. Derek hits one out of the park to win the game for his team. Derek Jeter is also smart because he had over 56 errors in the low minors, but he turned that around in 1995. He had a hitting average of .344, and 50 stolen bases. This shows that he is smart.

1995

In 1995 Derek Jeter joined the yankees.

2014 Derek Jeter retired from his baseball career

1996

Derek Jeter's first full season.

1998,1999,2000,2009

Derek had been apart of the world series.


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