Net worth: As of 2022, Derek Jeter has career earnings of $120 million.
Derek Jeter is a retired former professional baseball player who logged two decades playing entirely with the New York Yankees.
Jeter’s career earnings
Throughout his 20-year career with the Yankees, Derek Jeter had several contracts. When he retired in 2014, he was the second-highest-paid MLB player in history, right behind his teammate, Alex Rodriguez. Here are some facts about his career earnings:
- Jeter’s first contract was worth $130,000 (1992).
- Through his first three seasons, Jeter made $1.43 million (1992 – 1995).
- After helping lead the team to a World Series victory, Jeter won salary arbitration and earned a $5 million contract after the Yankees offered him $3.2 million (1999).
- With the free agency clock ticking, Jeter signs a ten-year deal worth $189 million (2001 – 2010).
- Jeter signed a $51 million deal (2010 – 2013).
- In his final season, Jeter signs a $12 million deal (2014).
Jeter’s endorsements and business dealings
After his playing days, Jeter has become involved in the business side of sports. He has a number of endorsements with recognizable companies including Gatorade, Discover Card, VISA, Ford, and Nike.
In one of his biggest post-playing splashes, Jeter joined a group of partners to acquire the Miami Marlins. The sale price was $1.2 billion, and Jeter reportedly put in $25 million. He was also tasked with running baseball and business operations for the team.
In February 2022 after four seasons, Jeter stepped down from his role and gave up his 4% stake in the team.
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