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BASEBALL

Derek Jeter Honored, Yankees To Retire The Captain's #2

It was announced that the jersey number two worn by the captain Derek Jeter  who played shortstop is going to be retired on May 14th when the New York Yankees host the Houston Astros . Derek Jeter is the 22nd player who has played for the Yankees to have his jersey retired. The last jerseys retired were Bernie Williams and Andy Pettitte two years ago. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/210392950/yankees-to-retire-derek-jeters-number-may-14/

During Derek Jeter 's career he played 2747 games , had 11195 at bats , 1923 runs , 3465 hits , 260 home runs to go along with 1311 runs batted in."according to http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jeterde01.shtml