I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERMy 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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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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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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 can see how people work out to feel better.
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So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete.
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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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’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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