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Five teams pass on Jeter before Yankees draft pick
New York finally drafted Derek Jeter with the No. 6 pick in 1992 after five teams passed on the Kalamazoo high school star. Scouts praised his tools and makeup, predicting future stardom, while Yankees executives weighed how soon he could reach the majors amid Steinbrenner’s reluctance to select high school players.
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