As expected, Derek Jeter will be immortalized by the New York Yankees.
The team announced Tuesday that it will retire the former shortstop's No. 2 and unveil his plaque in Monument Park on May 14 against the Houston Astros.
🚨Sunday, May 14th, 2017🚨
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) December 6, 2016
Join us as we retire Derek Jeter's number and unveil his Monument Park plaque! pic.twitter.com/dGH7I4f8Bw
Jeter, who played his final season in 2014 after a 20-year career in New York, will become the 22nd player in franchise history to have his number retired. With the former captain's No. 2 retired, all single-digit numbers will be retired by the Yankees.
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During his remarkable career, Jeter recorded a franchise-record 3,465 hits, which also ranks sixth all time in MLB history, 1,311 RBIs and 260 home runs. He also made 14 All-Star teams and won five World Series championships.