My favorite player, Derek Jeter, turned 35 today.
Jeter had a big game last night, so let’s see if he can duplicate that performance against the Mets tonight.
Here’s how he has fared on his birthday in his illustrious career:
2008: off-day
2007: 2-for-4
2006: 1-for-4, 2 R, BB
2005: 1-for-3, RBI, 2 BB
2004: 2-for-4, BB
2003: 0-for-5
2002: 1-for-4, R, BB
2001: 1-for-5, R
2000: off-day
1999: 2-for-4
1998: 2-for-5, RBI, R
1997: off-day
1996: 1-for-2, 2B, RBI, BB
Totals: .361 batting average, .422 OBP