I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERI play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERThere 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.
DEREK JETERYou gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
DEREK JETERIt doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
DEREK JETERAs long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
DEREK JETERDefense 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 JETERThis is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
DEREK JETERI think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
DEREK JETERIf 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.
DEREK JETERThere’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.
DEREK JETERSurround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
DEREK JETERWhen you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
DEREK JETERI have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
DEREK JETEREveryone fears rejection.
DEREK JETERI 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.
DEREK JETERThe only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
DEREK JETER