Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter
Derek Sanderson Jeteris an American former professional baseball shortstop who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseballfor the New York Yankees. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter is regarded as a central figure of the Yankees' success of the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, baserunning, fielding, and leadership. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits, doubles, games played, stolen bases, times on base, plate appearancesand at bats. His accolades include 14 All-Star selections, five Gold...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth26 June 1974
CityPequannock, NJ
CountryUnited States of America
I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
I go into every game thinking I'm going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn't enjoy it.
I think when things linger, that's when they become a distraction. I don't want any distractions.
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.
I can see how people work out to feel better.
God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
One of the best things about being a Yankee is that you have guys like Whitey Ford, Phil Rizzuto, Ron Guidry and Reggie Jackson wandering around the locker room offering you advice.
I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
You've got to make adjustments as you get older.
The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
As long as I'm having fun I'm going to play.
Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that's to win.
During the offseason, I go to the movies almost every day. You hear about women buying shoes? I buy DVDs. I definitely have a problem.
You 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.