Derek Jeter Stats: 3 Numbers That Made The New York Yankee Star A Hall of Famer

Derek Jeter was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Wednesday as MLB honored one of the greatest players of his generation. The New York Yankees legend was an easy first-ballot selection after retiring at the end of the 2014 season.

Much is made about Jeter’s intangibles, but his numbers alone make him one of the all-time great shortstops. Jeter is the only player with more than 250 home runs, 350 stolen bases and a career batting average north of .300.

In addition to his five World Series championships, Jeter holds the record for postseason hits, total bases and runs scored. Only two players have hit more home runs in the playoffs than the 12th Yankee captain.

Here’s a look at three stats that highlight Jeter’s historic MLB career.

3,465 Hits

Only five players in MLB history have recorded more regular-season hits than Jeter. He led the league in hits twice and compiled eight seasons with more than 200 hits. Jeter has more hits than anyone who made their debut after 1963.

14-Time All-Star

The All-Star Game can be a popularity contest, but Jeter was the right selection almost every year. Jeter finished in the top 10 in AL MVP voting on eight separate occasions while receiving votes in four other seasons. A model of consistency, Jeter played in an average of 151 games per season from 1996-2012 and hit over .290 in 16 of 17 seasons.

200 Playoff Hits

Yes, Jeter has the postseason record for hits because he has more plate appearances than anyone, but the shortstop made the most of his opportunities. Jeter matched his outstanding production in the playoffs, when the pitching gets much more difficult. Jeter hit .310 in the regular season and .308 in 158 playoff games. Jeter won the 2000 World Series MVP award and hit .321 in 38 World Series games.