11 Facts About Jeter Downs

Jeter Deion Downs was born on July 27,1998 and is a Colombian professional baseball shortstop for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.

Jeter Downs was named for future Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter.

Jeter Downs attended Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens, Florida, and played for the school's baseball team as a shortstop.

Jeter Downs committed to attend the University of Miami on a college baseball scholarship.

Jeter Downs spent the 2018 season with the Dayton Dragons of the Class A Midwest League where he hit.

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Jeter Downs began 2019 with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and was selected to the mid-season California League all-star game and post-season league all-star team.

Jeter Downs did not play during 2020, due to cancellation of the minor league season.

Jeter Downs began the 2021 season in Triple-A with the Worcester Red Sox.

Jeter Downs was selected to play in the mid-season All-Star Futures Game, where he went 1-for-2, driving in two runs with a double.

Jeter Downs made his MLB debut two nights later, playing third base and going 0-for-4 at the plate against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park.

That evening, Jeter Downs collected his first MLB hit and RBI, and then scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning against the New York Yankees.