Derek Jeter’s liner to left field in the fifth inning Friday off Franklin Morales was his 250th career home run. He moved into fifth place all-time among players who have played at least half of their games at shortstop:
1. Alex Rodriguez - 644
2. Cal Ripken Jr. - 431
3. Miguel Tejada - 304
4. Robin Yount - 251
5. Derek Jeter - 250
6. Jose Valentin - 249
7. Vern Stephens - 247
8. Nomar Garciaparra - 229
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Jay Bell - 195
Jeter will likely finish his career third on the that list, considering that A-Rod’s tenure at third base is set to overtake his time at shortstop next year.
Jeter also moved into a tie for ninth place on the Yankees’ all-time home run list:
1. Babe Ruth - 659
2. Mickey Mantle - 536
3. Lou Gehrig - 493
4. Joe DiMaggio - 361
5. Yogi Berra - 358
6. Alex Rodriguez - 299
7. Bernie Williams - 287
8. Jorge Posada - 275
9. Derek Jeter - 250
9. Graig Nettles - 250