You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
DEREK JETERYou don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
DEREK JETERWhen you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
DEREK JETERI’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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 JETERI go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
DEREK JETERThe one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
DEREK JETERI think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
DEREK JETERWhen I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
DEREK JETERWork hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
DEREK JETERI’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
DEREK JETERGod, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
DEREK JETERMy parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
DEREK JETERI think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
DEREK JETERI think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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 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.
DEREK JETER