Recalling 5x World Series Champion Derek Jeter’s Only Grand Slam in His Decorated 20-Year Career

Even though Derek Jeter does not play the game anymore, his name remains synonymous with the sport itself. Having won almost everything as a baseball player, Jeter became a household name in the United States of America. Be it as a player or as the captain of the New York Yankees, Jeter won it all, including winning the World Series five times.

However, there is one thing that the former Yankees captain was able to do it only once during his storied career. Yes! Known for his clutch hitting, Captain Clutch was able to hit a grand slam only once in 2005. Notably, it is quite unbelievable for baseball fans to admit this fact. Now, Jeter’s grand slam is about to complete its 18th anniversary; let us look back at the iconic play against the Chicago Cubs on May 18th.

Derek Jeter hit his first & only grand slam as the Yankees hosted Cubs in decades

The first grand slam holds a special place for any player, and the legend Derek Jeter is no exception. It was a special moment for him when he parried the ball away to claim his first-ever grand slam in his decade-old career. Having made his debut in 1995, he finally had one a decade later. It was a big occasion, given that the Cubs visited the Yankees after decades. The last time the Yankees hosted the Cubs in the same stadium was way back in 1938.

The Yankees were in total control of the game against the Cubs from the first inning. But their win got confirmed in the sixth innings when Jeter unleashed his force, sending the ball over 380 feet. The game ultimately ended 8-1. Jeter’s grand slam not only gave the Yankees a win but broke his doubt of never hitting one. It was a relief for Jeter, who embarked, “I thought I’d never hit one.”

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An MLB career synonym for success!

During his career, Jeter has played 2,745 games and has scored 1,923 runs at an average of 0.310. He has been involved in 1311 RBIs and has 280 home runs against his name at an OPS of 0.817. Thanks to his incredible career, the former Yankees captain also went on to earn his name in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Even though Derek hit only one grand slam, his achievements can never be overlooked, as the Yankees legend will continue to be a source of inspiration for budding baseball players.

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