How Many Rings Does Derek Jeter Have? 5 World Series, 1 MVP
How many rings does Derek Jeter have? Five World Series rings, all with the New York Yankees. He won four in five seasons, in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000, and a fifth in 2009. He retired after the 2014 season, so as of October 2026 his count is final at five.
Jeter played in seven World Series and won five of them. He was World Series MVP once, in 2000, when the Yankees beat the Mets.
- World Series played
- 7
- World Series won
- 5
- World Series MVP
- 1 (2000)
- Team
- New York Yankees
- Record
- 5-2
- Age at each title
- 22, 24, 25, 26, 35
Every World Series he played
- 1996BravesWon 4-2
- 1998PadresWon 4-0
- 1999BravesWon 4-0
- 2000MetsWon 4-1
- 2001DiamondbacksLost 3-4
- 2003MarlinsLost 2-4
- 2009PhilliesWon 4-2
Every Jeter World Series title at a glance
| Ring | Year | Opponent | Series | Clinching game | Jeter’s hitting | Series MVP | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | Atlanta Braves | 4-2 | G6, 3-2 (home) | 5 for 20, .250 | John Wetteland | 22 |
| 2 | 1998 | San Diego Padres | 4-0 | G4, 3-0 (away) | 6 for 17, .353 | Scott Brosius | 24 |
| 3 | 1999 | Atlanta Braves | 4-0 | G4, 4-1 (home) | 6 for 17, .353 | Mariano Rivera | 25 |
| 4 | 2000 | New York Mets | 4-1 | G5, 4-2 (away) | 9 for 22, .409, 2 HR | Derek Jeter | 26 |
| 5 | 2009 | Philadelphia Phillies | 4-2 | G6, 7-3 (home) | 11 for 27, .407 | Hideki Matsui | 35 |
Every title came with the Yankees. Data as of October 2026.
The five rings, one at a time
Every World Series result since 1903 is on the World Series winners by year page.
His 158 October games, as one season
Six of his 10 October stats came within 5% of his regular season pace.
Jeter's 158 playoff games next to his average season
He played 158 postseason games, close to a full 162 game season. Gold bars are October. Navy bars are his regular season, scaled to 162 games. Tap a row for the math.
- 158Postseason games
- 162Games in a full season
- 0 of 10Stats within 5%
He had 3,465 hits in 2,747 regular season games. That works out to about 204 hits for every 162 games. In his 158 postseason games, he had 200.
October records
Jeter holds the major league records for postseason games, with 158, and postseason hits, with 200. In those games he scored 111 runs, hit 20 home runs and drove in 61 runs. His postseason batting average was .308, close to his .310 in the regular season.
The two World Series he lost
| Year | Opponent | Result | Jeter’s hitting | Series MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Arizona Diamondbacks | Lost 3-4 | 4 for 27, .148, 1 HR | Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling |
| 2003 | Florida Marlins | Lost 2-4 | 9 for 26, .346 | Josh Beckett |
Jeter’s World Series record: 5-2 across seven appearances. Data as of October 2026.
What almost happened in 2001: Game 4 in New York began on Halloween night. Arizona led 3-1 in the ninth until Tino Martinez hit a two run homer with two outs to tie it. As Jeter batted with two outs in the 10th, the clock passed midnight. It became the first major league game ever played in November. On a full count, he homered off Byung-Hyun Kim to win it 4-3, and the “Mr. November” name stuck. Arizona still won Game 7, 3-2, so a sixth ring slipped away.
Across seven World Series, Jeter hit .321 (50 for 156). In the five he won, he hit .359 (37 for 103). In the two he lost, he hit .245 (13 for 53).
How five rings compare
| Player | World Series rings | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Yogi Berra | 10 | Yankees |
| Joe DiMaggio | 9 | Yankees |
| Mickey Mantle | 7 | Yankees |
| Derek Jeter | 5 | Yankees |
| Mariano Rivera | 5 | Yankees |
Yogi Berra holds the record for most World Series titles by a player. Counts as of October 2026.
Rivera was on the same five title teams as Jeter. All five players on this list won every one of their rings in pinstripes. More baseball ring counts are on our MLB hub. Every star we have counted is on the All Ring Counts page.
Rings next to his other honors
| Honor | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| World Series rings | 5 | 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009 |
| World Series MVP | 1 | 2000 |
| All-Star Game MVP | 1 | 2000 |
| AL Rookie of the Year | 1 | 1996 |
| All-Star selections | 14 | Career total |
| Gold Glove Awards | 5 | Career total |
| Career hits | 3,465 | 1995 to 2014, all with the Yankees |
| Postseason games | 158 | Major league record |
| Postseason hits | 200 | Major league record |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted | Elected in 2020 on 396 of 397 ballots |
Data as of October 2026.
Fine print on Jeter’s ring count
Jeter is often grouped with Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada. The four do not share the same ring total. Baseball-Reference lists four titles for Posada, who did not play in the 1996 World Series. Jeter’s own count has no such question: he played shortstop in all five title Series.
He later ran the Marlins, the team that beat him in 2003, as CEO and part owner until February 2022. They did not win a title in that time.
Derek Jeter rings FAQ
How many World Series rings does Derek Jeter have?
Five, all with the New York Yankees: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2009. He retired after the 2014 season, so his count is final.
How many World Series did Derek Jeter play in?
Seven, all with the New York Yankees. He won five and lost two, in 2001 to Arizona and in 2003 to Florida, for a 5-2 record.
Was Derek Jeter ever World Series MVP?
Yes, once. He won the award in 2000 after hitting .409 with two home runs. The Yankees beat the Mets in five games that year. He was also MVP of that year’s All-Star Game.
Did Derek Jeter win a ring as Yankees captain?
Yes, one. He was named captain in 2003. His only title in the role came in 2009, when the Yankees beat the Phillies in six games. His first four rings came before he was captain.
How many postseason hits did Derek Jeter have?
200, the most in major league history. He also holds the record for postseason games, with 158. He hit .308 in the postseason, close to his .310 in the regular season.
Why is Derek Jeter called Mr. November?
Game 4 of the 2001 World Series began on October 31. It ran past midnight before he batted in the 10th inning. His game winning home run came in the first major league game ever played in November.
Sources
- Baseball-Reference: Derek Jeter career page, World Series pages, box scores and play by play
- MLB.com: World Series results by year
- Also used: the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for career honors, postseason totals and his election, the SABR Games Project for 2001 Game 4, StatMuse for series stats and postseason leaders, and NESN for his 200th postseason hit
Derek Jeter photo: chris.ptacek (derivative work: Papa Lima Whiskey 2), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and edited.
Last verified: October 14, 2026. We update this page after every World Series.
