Jennifer Aniston has decided to date an athlete after her most recent split from singer John Mayer.

According to pals, The Baster star believes romancing a sports star would be “less complicated” than dating an actor and has created a list of potential new boytoys who are accompanied by bats, balls, or pucks.

“This might be the best way for her to find a real match that can last because clearly dating rockers, models and movie stars hasn’t worked out very well for her.”

“She’s never dated a sports professional before and she says it’s an experience she’s definitely curious about, especially after hearing about Madonna’s passionate relationship with baseball star Alex Rodriguez,” an insider has revealed to TransWorldNews.

So far, Jen’s top contenders include baseball sluggers David Wright and Derek Jeter, and hockey ace Sean Avery, who was previously romantically linked to actress Elisha Cuthbert.

And it sounds like Jeter are winning by a nose.

“She says David’s her exact physical type, right down to his boyish smile.“