I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
DEREK JETERThat’s how you win – pitching and defense.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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.
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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 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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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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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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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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