Jeter

Bronx infield legend

Jeter is a surname, most notably associated with Derek Jeter, the Hall of Fame shortstop who played his entire Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees (1995–2014).

His name became synonymous with clutch performance and professionalism: He's trying to be the next Jeter.

The surname occasionally appears as a given name.

baseball

Yankees

New York baseball franchise

infield · batting · hits · double-play · MVP · All-Star · dugout · diamond · glove · cleats

athlete

agility

Quickness and ease

fitness · endurance · training · leap · reflexes · footwork · conditioning · clutch · consistency · durability

character

sportsmanship

Ethical athletic conduct

grace · humility · dignity · class · poise · professionalism · composure · clutch · captain · mentorship

icon

legend

Unverified traditional tale

  • celebrityWidely recognized public figure
  • starLuminous astronomical object
  • renownedWidely known and esteemed

prominent · influential · acclaimed · prestigious · eminent · high-profile · superstar · endorsements · Nike · Gatorade

surname

French

Of or from Paris's nation

lineage · genealogy · patronymic · kinship · descent · identity

Categories
Opposites
baseball excellence and legacy

Jeterbust

Failure or sculpture

journeyman

team rivalry

JeterRed Sox

Boston baseball club

David Ortiz · Pedro Martinez · Ted Williams

public persona and character

JeterAlex Rodriguez

A-Rod · Barry Bonds · Pete Rose · Kenny Rogers

Phrases
Family

jet, jets, jetted, jetting, jettison, jettisons, jettisoned

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Rated G