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.
DEREK JETERI never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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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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