1. The New York Yankees Learn fast facts and stats about the best team in the East, before you strike out! Presented by: Allegra Jacobs Project #12: My Favorite Sports Team 5/25/11

2. Background Information on the New York Yankees The Yankees have team colors that consist of navy blue and white, in a pinstripe formation. They have their own stadium, located in the Bronx, NY, by the name of Yankee Stadium. The Yankees do not currently have a mascot, but had a large pinstriped bird wearing a Yankees hat named Dandy from 1979 to1981. They became an official MLB team in 1913.

3. First NameLast NamePosition DerekJeterInfielder BrettGardenerOutfielder AlexRodriguezInfielder CurtisGrandersonOutfielder FranciscoCervelliCatcher AndruwJonesOutfielder JorgePosadaDesignated Hitter RobinsonCanoInfielder MarkTeixeiraInfielder EduardoNunezInfielder ChrisDickersonOutfielder DavidRobertsonPitcher NickSwisherOutfielder A.J.BurnettPitcher FreddyGarciaPitcher LuizAyalaPitcher BartoloColonPitcher MarianoRiveraPitcher HectorNoesiPitcher IvanNovaPitcher BooneLoganPitcher LancePendletonPitcher RussellMartinCatcher JobaChamberlainPitcher

4. Meet Derek Jeter Derek Jeter is 36, has played shortstop for the New York Yankees his entire Major League Baseball career, and has been the Yankees team captain since 2003. His jersey is number 2. Derek is noted for his very consistent performances, and has.309 postseason batting average, with 18 home runs and 50 RBIs.

5. Meet Alex Rodriguez Alex Rodriguez, or A-Rod, is 35, and plays third base for the New York Yankees. He has previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, and his jersey is number 13. A-Rod is considered one of the best baseball players of all time, and is the youngest person ever to hit 600 home runs, breaking 2 records. His batting average is.303.

6. Meet Hideki Matsui Hideki Matsui is 36, and was a left fielder and designated hitter for the New York Yankees from 2003 to 2009, until he signed with the LA Angels and then the Oakland Athletics after. His number was (and still is) 55. Hideki became the first Yankee to hit a grand slam in his first game at Yankee Stadium, and was also the first Japanese player to hit a home run in the World Series. His batting average is.290.

7. Players in Action Jeter and Teixeira share a victory high-five. Another successful game against the Rangers! Gotta salute the flag! Jeter and Rodriguez chat during a pitching change. Another game, in the bag!

8. Now Go Play Some Ball!