Derek Jeter carved out a legendary career with the New York Yankees. In 20 years (1995 to 2014) with the organization, he totaled 11,195 at-bats, 3,465 hits, 1,923 runs scored, 260 home runs, 1,311 RBIs and 358 stolen bases. He also slashed .310/.377/.440 with a .817 OPS.
By the time Jeter retired after the 2014 season, he had been named to 14 All-Star Games, won five Silver Sluggers, five Gold Gloves and five World Series. Throughout his entire tenure, John Sterling served as the Yankees' radio play-by-play announcer
He held the position from 1989 until his retirement in 2024 and established himself as one of the most recognizable voices in MLB. Unfortunately, on Monday, the Yankees announced the passing of Sterling.
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Throughout their years together in New York, Jeter and Sterling formed a special connection. Once news of his passing broke, the former shortstop reacted with a heartfelt Instagram post.
"John Sterling is as much a part of the fabric of the New York Yankees organization as any player," Jeter wrote. "It was an honor to have him call every one of my games during my career and an absolute pleasure to get to know him on a personal basis. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed."
During his years in New York, Sterling called 5,426 regular-season games for the Yankees and 225 postseason matchups, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Though he passed away at 87 years old, his achievements will live on forever. Sterling is a 12-time Emmy Award winner and, in 2016, was inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
