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Courage
Derek Jeter took an important decision early on in his life. He decided to go into the big leagues when he left high school. Jeter took a courageous decision and was drafted by the Yankees. He had a goal in mind and he worked towards it. Jeter was the youngest person on the roster, but he quickly showed his potential. In 1995, he rose to Major League Baseball and won the Rookie of the Year Award. -
Accepts and Uses Power Wisely
As Jeter's career progressed, he became more and more popular. However, Derek Jeter always managed to set his feet firmly on the ground. Even when given a lot of power, Jeter used it wisely to help others. He created the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996. It was established to help children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction. -
Decision Maker
During the third game of the American League Divisional Series, Jeter made one of the most remarkable plays in baseball history. Known simply as "The Flip," Jeter was able to preserve the Yankees one-run lead and win the game. This is just one of the multiple times Jeter showcased his ability to take prudent and beneficial decisions that would help his team. -
Sense of Humor
Derek Jeter has always been known as an easygoing guy with an interesting sense of humor. He chills in the dugout with his teammates and jokes around like any other good leader. On December 1, 2001 Jeter hosted a Saturday Night Live Episode. This was a fun experience for him, and it helped him showcase his sense of humor to Americans and the world and his ability to take some time off and not take things too seriously always. -
Positive and Hope-filled
Derek Jeter was named the captain of one of the most prestigious teams in baseball history, the New York Yankees. His eagerness to lead his team and win the World Series landed him that title. Jeter was always seeking to bring the best out of others, and he always included every single player on his team. -
Risk Taker
Derek Jeter has always been known as a risk taker, a person who is not afraid of failing. Failure doesn't intimidate Jeter. He embraces the moment and just goes for it. This attitude was present throughout Jeter's career. Every time he stood on the batters box, he took risks and swung for base hits. As a result he was able to bat more than 3000 hits in his career. On July 9, 2011 he entered the prestigious group with an amazing homerun that highlights his fearlessness. -
Persistent and Realistic
During the Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, Jeter broke his left ankle reaching for a ground ball. It was a devastating injury for the team. Jeter had to go through surgery and he spent some time on the disabled list. With persistence and dedication, Jeter was able to set a realistic date for his return to baseball. He played few games during the 2013 season, but he came back strong in 2014. -
Committed
Derek Jeter retired from Major League Baseball on September of this year. His 20-year career was utterly remarkable. He spent all of his year in one team and one team only, the New York Yankees. Jeter's commitment to the franchise was unconditional. He became an exemplar ambassador of his team and the MLB.
