Shawn Darrell Jeter (born June 28, 1966) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He is the son of former
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outfielder
Johnny Jeter
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Jeter was trained by Nick Dinsmore (also ...
.
Career
Drafted by the
Toronto Blue Jays
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in the 7th round of the 1985
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amateur draft, Jeter would make his
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debut with the
Chicago White Sox
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on June 13, 1992, and appear in his final game on October 4, 1992.
Jeter appeared as a
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for the
Cleveland Indians
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during the
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strike during
Spring training
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prior to the 1995 season.
See also
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List of second-generation Major League Baseball players
Dozens of father-and-son combinations have played or managed in Major League Baseball (MLB).
The first was Jack Doscher, son of Herm Doscher, who made his debut in 1903.
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. became the first father-and-son duo ...
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Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Winter League)
1966 births
Living people
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American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
Baseball players from Shreveport, Louisiana
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American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela
Vancouver Canadians players
21st-century African-American people
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