Home Run Derby

Keeping with the theme instilled by Alfonso Soriano’s massive car stereo, we’re do some more car-related posts here at Home Run Derby.

Check this out … could this be Derek Jeter’s ride, parked outside a train station in New Jersey?

Uh … I’m guessing that’s a big “No.” 

First of all, I don’t belive the Captain lives in Jersey.  Even if he did, he probably wouldn’t be caught dead driving that car … or taking the train for that matter.  And besides, Jetes doesn’t need to advertise – hot chicks just seem to find him.

But wow.  That’s an impressive piece of rolling Jeter-fanboy worship.  I bet that guy (or girl) walks around wearing a “What Would Jeter Do” t-shirt.

It’s got everything except a personalized license plate that says LV JETES.   Yankee Pinstripes, Yankees logo, interlocking NY logo, baseball stitching, MLB logos, Jeter’s #2, and check out the signature on the trunk.

Not only is there a Derek Jeter autograph on the trunk and the side panels … but there’s even one on the dashboard.

Nice to know that in case of a crash, Derek Jeter’s signature will turn into an air bag and save your life.  I wonder what kind of fielding percentage you get on that kind of save?

But the real reason I know that’s not Jeter’s car - well, that’s a Chevy.  Jeter’s a well-known endorser for Ford. 

Check out this commercial …

Then again, according to that ad, Jetes is living a double life as a car salesman, so maybe his disguise also includes being really ostentatious.

But back to the point – Has anyone else seen this car?  Who’s got access to the New Jersey DMV so I can interview the owner of that car? 

Or at least so I can send him/her a pair of Derek Jeter Fuzzy Dice to complete the Jetermobile?

Big thanks to NJ Baseball, who gave Home Run Derby express written consent to use his photos.

Think you’re good at picking Home Run hitters? 

Play homerderby.com’s 2009 Home Run Derby Contest and find out … and compete for $2,000 in prizes while you’re at it.  Only $10 for a full season’s worth of fun. 

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