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Jeters first childrens book, the contract, is available. On this day in 2011, derek jeter went 55 and joined wade boggs as only the 2nd player in mlb history to hit a home run for their 3,000th hit. Sep 26, 2014 derek jeter played his final game at yankee stadium thursday night and produced another memorable moment with a walkoff single in the ninth inning to clinch a 65 victory for the new york yankees. Yankees and derek jeter agree on contract cbs news. By derek jeter, with paul mantell jeter publishing. On the cusp of retiring after a 20season career as shortstop for the new york yankees, derek jeter has launched a new career as a childrens book author. While his friends and even his teacher belittle his goal, derek s parents mantra is you can. Free the contract study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Derek jeter aside from being a former new york yankee, fivetime world series champion, and the consummate professional athlete, derek jeter is also the author of several middlegrade baseball novels and a picture book. Dec 04, 2010 derek jeter and the new york yankees reached a preliminary agreement saturday on a threeyear contract with an option for 2014, two people familiar with the negotiations told the associated press. Free the contract worksheets and literature unit for teachers. While leading the new york yankees to five world series. April 28, 2015 fourthgrader derek works his way through a batting slump, pulls an outsider into his circle of friends, and atones for being a bully in this semiautobiographical sequel coauthored by the recently retired yankees captain. Derek jeter contact info booking agent, manager, publicist.
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The debut book in the jeter publishing imprint, the contract is a middlegrade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model derek jeter. The main characters in the book are derek and pete. The debut book in the jeter publishing imprint, the contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model derek jeter. Sep 23, 2014 the debut book in the new york times bestselling contract series, the contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model derek jeter. Derek jeter s middlegrade series, picture books, and ultimate baseball guide. Little leaguer gives a thumbsup to jeters first book for. But on the day of the assignments, derek starts at second base. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Born in pequannock, new jersey on june 26, 1974, derek jeter was the first round, sixth overall pick of the new york yankees in. Rules derek had to obey in order to play and continue on his path and dream. While his friends and even his teacher belittle his goal, dereks parents mantra is you can do. Eightyearold derek is determined to be the starting shortstop of his favorite team, the new york yankees, but he has to get through little league first. Dec 14, 2015 the debut book in the jeter publishing imprint, the contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model derek jeter.
So when derek is chosen for the little league tigers, he hopes to play shortstop. On his first day as a pro july 2, 1992 a gulf coast rookie league doubleheader, he went 0for7 and whiffed five times. He dreams of becoming a shortstop for the new york yankees. In, jeter will earn a base salary of, a signing bonus of, a roster bonus of, a signing bonus of, a restructure bonus of, a workout bonus of and a incentive bonus of, while carrying a. The contract audiobook by derek jeter, paul mantell. Here is a quick description and cover image of book the captain. The contract is a good book about derek jeter s childhood. The contract series by derek jeter the first three books in the new york times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic new york yankee. Derek jeter bleacher report latest news, videos and. A september 11 story official book trailer duration. Ever since a little kid derek jeter has wanted to play as a starting short stop for the new york yankees derek s parents made a contract for him to sign when he was young derek jeter was inspired to play shortstop and were number 2 beacuse his father that played in college derek. He has been the chief executive officer ceo and part owner of the miami marlins of major league baseball mlb since september 2017. The contract by derek jeter is a historical fiction book. The journey of derek jeter written by ian oconnor which was published in 2011425.