Description Derek Jeter stood at the plate with the count full, anticipating the next pitch. With a mighty wallop, he smashed the ball over the left-center field fence. Home run! But this was not an ordinary home run. It was hit number 3,000 for the New York Yankees shortstop. This is just one of many milestones Derek Jeter has achieved during his remarkable career. The Captain has led the Yankees to five World Series titles and has won several individual awards. Author Ken Rappoport details the amazing career of this baseball champion.