I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
DEREK JETERIf you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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