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 JETERWhat 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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I can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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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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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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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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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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You 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.
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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