1993 Upper Deck Top Prospect Derek Jeter Baseball Card #449

1993 Upper Deck Top Prospect Derek Jeter Baseball Card #449 Like-New Condition. Ships USP First-Class.T he first high school player selected in the June 1992 free-agent draft, Derek Jeter is only the third shortstop ever selected in the first round by the Yankees. He's also one of the best shortstop prospects in the game. A standout at Kalamazoo Central High School, Jeter turned in a 557 batting average and seven home runs his junior year. He followed up with a senior season that earned him 1992 High School Player of the Year honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association, His senior year included a 508 batting average, an 831 slugging percentage and 23 runs batted in. He struck out only once in 23 games, and despite a sprained ankle, he was a perfect 12-for-12 in stolen base attempts. In addition to his excellont speed - he covers the first-base line in 4.1 seconds - Jeter owns a rocket arm, and his throws to first have been clocked at 90 miles per hour, In his first season of professional ball, he started strong by driving seven of his first 13 hits for extra bases, Despite a promotion to Class-A Greensboro, Jeter placed second on the Gulf Coast Yankees in extra-base hits.