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Cal Ripken vs Derek Jeter Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken and Derek Jeter that includes stats, World Series, and awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
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Team, Position and Height
Teams
Cal Ripken – 1 (Baltimore Orioles)
Derek Jeter – 1 (New York Yankees)
Position
Cal Ripken – Shortstop, Third Base
Derek Jeter – Shortstop
Height
Cal Ripken – 6’4″
Derek Jeter – 6’3″
Bat
Cal Ripken – Right
Derek Jeter – Right
Seasons Played
Cal Ripken – 21 (1981-2001) 
Derek Jeter – 20 (1995-2014)
World Series and Playoff Appearances
World Series
Cal Ripken – 1 (1983)
Derek Jeter – 5 (1996, 1998-2000, 2009)
World Series Appearances
Cal Ripken – 1 (1983)
Derek Jeter – 7 (1996, 1998-2001, 2003, 2009)
Playoff Appearances
Cal Ripken – 3 (1983, 1996-1997)
Derek Jeter – 16 (1996-2007, 2009-2012)
World Series MVP
Cal Ripken – 0
Derek Jeter – 1 (2000)
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Cal Ripken – Yes (98.53% in 2007)
Derek Jeter – No (Not Eligible until 2020)
Number Retired
Cal Ripken – Yes (Orioles #8)
Derek Jeter – No
MVP
Cal Ripken – 2 (1983, 1991)
Derek Jeter – 0
Rookie of the Year
Cal Ripken – Yes (1982)
Derek Jeter – Yes (1996)
Gold Gloves
Cal Ripken – 2 (1991, 1992)
Derek Jeter – 5 (2004-2006, 2009-2010)
Silver Slugger Award
Cal Ripken – 8 (1983-1986, 1989, 1991, 1993-1994)
Derek Jeter – 5 (2006-2009, 2012)
All Star Games
Cal Ripken – 19 (1983–2001)
Derek Jeter – 14 (1998-2002, 2004, 2006-2012, 2014)
League Leader in Runs
Cal Ripken – 1 (1983)
Derek Jeter – 1 (1998)
League Leader in Hits
Cal Ripken – 1 (1983)
Derek Jeter – 2 (1999, 2012)
League Leader in Doubles
Cal Ripken – 1 (1983)
Derek Jeter – 0
Regular Season Career Stats (Offense)
A baseball next to the player represents the winner of the comparison. A baseball next to both players means a tie.
Games
Cal Ripken – 3,001
Derek Jeter – 2,747
At Bats
Cal Ripken – 11,551
Derek Jeter – 11,195
Plate Appearances
Cal Ripken – 12,883
Derek Jeter – 12,602
Batting Average
Cal Ripken – .276
Derek Jeter – .310
Home Runs
Cal Ripken – 431
Derek Jeter – 260
RBIs
Cal Ripken – 1,695
Derek Jeter – 1,311
Hits
Cal Ripken – 3,184
Derek Jeter – 3,465
Runs
Cal Ripken – 1,647
Derek Jeter – 1,923
Doubles
Cal Ripken – 603
Derek Jeter – 544
Triples
Cal Ripken – 44
Derek Jeter – 66
Walks
Cal Ripken – 1,129
Derek Jeter – 1,082
Strikouts
Cal Ripken – 1,305
Derek Jeter – 1,840
On Base Percentage
Cal Ripken – .340
Derek Jeter – .377
Slugging Percentage
Cal Ripken – .447
Derek Jeter – .440
OPS
Cal Ripken – .788
Derek Jeter – .817
OPS+
Cal Ripken – 112
Derek Jeter – 115
WAR
Cal Ripken – 95.5
Derek Jeter – 71.8
Regular Season Career Stats (Defense)
A baseball next to the player represents the winner of the comparison. A baseball next to both players means a tie.
Games
Cal Ripken – 2,977
Derek Jeter – 2,674
Games Started
Cal Ripken – 2,958
Derek Jeter – 2,660
Innings
Cal Ripken – 25,958 2/3
Derek Jeter – 23,225 2/3
Fielding Percentage
Cal Ripken – .977
Derek Jeter – .976
Double Plays
Cal Ripken – 1,682
Derek Jeter – 1,408
Putouts
Cal Ripken – 4,112
Derek Jeter – 3,820
Assists
Cal Ripken – 8,214
Derek Jeter – 6,605
Errors
Cal Ripken – 294
Derek Jeter – 254
Playoff Career Stats
Games
Cal Ripken – 28
Derek Jeter – 158
At Bats
Cal Ripken – 124
Derek Jeter – 650
Plate Appearances
Cal Ripken – 110
Derek Jeter – 734
Batting Average
Cal Ripken – .336
Derek Jeter – .308
Home Runs
Cal Ripken – 1
Derek Jeter – 20
RBIs
Cal Ripken – 8
Derek Jeter – 61
Hits
Cal Ripken – 37
Derek Jeter – 200
Runs
Cal Ripken – 14
Derek Jeter – 111
Doubles
Cal Ripken – 10
Derek Jeter – 32
On Base Percentage
Cal Ripken – .411
Derek Jeter – .374
Slugging Percentage
Cal Ripken – .455
Derek Jeter – .465
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