That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
DEREK JETERWork hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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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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I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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I 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.
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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 think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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