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Derek Jeter hits 250th career home run

Atlanta Braves v New York Yankees

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 20: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees hits a home run against the Atlanta Braves during their game on June 20, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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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