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.
DEREK JETERWhen it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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 don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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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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The 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.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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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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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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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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