Derek Jeter named “2009 Sportsman of the Year”

November 30, 2009 by J!-ENT

Congratulations to Derek Jeter, voted Sports Illustrated’s “2009 Sportsman of the Year”. Jeter becomes the first solo baseball player to win the award since 1995’s Carl Ripken, Jr.

According to Sports Illustrated, “In 2009 Jeter led the American League by reaching base 289 times, finished second in the league in hits (212), third in batting average and on-base percentage (.406), fourth in runs (107) and eighth in stolen bases (30). He was named an All-Star for the 10th time, including the sixth time as a starter, while winning his fourth AL Silver Slugger as the best hitting shortstop in the league and his fourth Gold Glove as the league’s top defensive shortstop.”

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One Response to “Derek Jeter named “2009 Sportsman of the Year””

Mitch on December 1st, 2009 1:16 am

Congratulations Derek Jeter! He’s pretty good to have so many recognitions. Thanks for sharing a good post here. Keep up the good work. By the way, Premio Foods is giving away free buy one get one coupon whenever your favorite team wins. See for yourself. Enjoy!