Derek Jeter has started of so hot that I wanted to look at the first 16 games of each of his seasons:
Year BA/ OBP/ SLG 2B 3B HR RBI BB K 2012 .411/.436/.644 5 0 4 13 4 6 2011 .219/.282/.234 1 0 0 4 6 5 2010 .333/.368/.500 3 0 3 11 3 6 2009 .290/.388/.522 4 0 4 11 5 8 2008 .277/.309/.369 2 2 0 12 2 5 2007 .324/.392/.366 3 0 0 4 6 6 2006 .350/.473/.600 5 2 2 15 14 6 2005 .350/.473/.484 4 0 1 8 13 9 2004 .209/.284/.254 3 0 0 5 5 9 2003 .309/.347/.485 4 1 2 7 4 12 2002 .271/.329/.386 2 0 2 10 6 10 2001 .306/.370/.375 3 1 0 10 8 6 2000 .304/.360/.464 3 1 2 8 5 14 1999 .424/.541/.881 4 4 5 14 13 7 1998 .257/.303/.386 3 0 2 8 5 16 1997 .338/.456/.492 3 2 1 7 13 15 1996 .314/.435/.412 0 1 1 8 9 12
As you can see for yourself, other than a higher OBP in 2005 and 2006, Jeter’s off to his best start since 1999. It’s also noteworthy, though, that his walk rate is quite low–his excellent SLG so far could be a small-sample-size hiccup from Jeter being less patient, putting the ball in play more, and getting a few more extra-base hits.