Derek Jeter

[Mr. Poon]

Derek Jeter, the greatest shortstop ever.

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As Jack pointed out, you are the one cherry picking stats. I put up stats that are encompassing of a player's overall value. You point out stats that only support Jeter because of his longevity. And yes, he's played 20 seasons and was rarely hurt and racked up the hits, definitely deserves accolades if they are for that and his longevity. But take a step back and look at the big picture. He was below average as a defensive shortstop and that negated what he brought to the table for his teams by a good offensive shortstop. Ever hear of UZR?

And yes, I would consider A-Rod a better shortstop then Jeter if he had stayed at the position or if he moves back even.

You are blinded obviously so I'm not sure what the point of arguing any further is. I'll stand by what I said earlier. The only people that would think he is the 'greatest' are either Jeter or Yankee fans.

 

[The Joker]

FYP

 

[SBRPhillyFlyers]

Seems you're cherry picking too.

Don't know how you can possibly put Jeter ahead of Ripken either.

Ripken compared to Jeter is a joke.

Ripken, in his ONE World Series appearance, batted .167 compared to Jeter's SEVEN World Series' appearances batted .321

Jeter's career batting average is .310. Ripken's is .276. Jeter also had a much better OBP, .374 to .340. Jeter also out-slugged Ripken .465 to .447

Jeter far superior.

 

[MadJack]

Ripken compared to Jeter is a joke.

Ripken, in his ONE World Series appearance, batted .167 compared to Jeter's SEVEN World Series' appearances batted .321

Jeter's career batting average is .310. Ripken's is .276. Jeter also had a much better OBP, .374 to .340. Jeter also out-slugged Ripken .465 to .447

Jeter far superior.

RBI's, doubles, home runs, walks, All Star appearances, 2 time AL MVP.

Give it up.

 

[Mr. Poon]

Ripken compared to Jeter is a joke.

Ripken, in his ONE World Series appearance, batted .167 compared to Jeter's SEVEN World Series' appearances batted .321

Jeter's career batting average is .310. Ripken's is .276. Jeter also had a much better OBP, .374 to .340. Jeter also out-slugged Ripken .465 to .447

Jeter far superior.

Cherry picking, cherry picking, cherry picking.


Here is something to consider, Jeter was in the World Series seven times due to the overall strength of his team/teammates and not solely because of him. Shocking thought huh?

 

[SBRPhillyFlyers]

RBI's, doubles, home runs, walks, All Star appearances, 2 time AL MVP.

Give it up.

LOL Are you fucking serious?

Ripken batted 3rd, Jeter leadoff and 2nd. Two completely different roles. Ripken's job was to drive in runs, Jeter's wasn't.

Ripken, by comparison, was a poor hitter. A career sub .280 hitter LMFAO.

MVP awards mean nothing. If you think they do, then everyone who ever won an MVP would be considered better. Ask a baseball fan if Jimmy Rollins is a better player than Derek Jeter LMFAO.

Jeter also has the highest career batting average ever for a shortstop in the modern era. Only two shortstops in history have a higher lifetime average (Wagner and Vaughn) and they both played before integration LOL.

Jeter's career OBP is better than any shortstop in the last 50 years except A-Rod and he cheated to get his.

And let's not even bring up postseason numbers because Jeter makes the comparison a complete joke.

All-Time Postseason MLB Records..

Games Played #1. Derek Jeter 158

At Bats #1. Derek Jeter-650

Hits #1. Derek Jeter-200

Plate Appearances #1. Derek Jeter-734

Runs Scored #1. Derek Jeter-111

Total Bases #1. Derek Jeter-302

Doubles #1. Derek Jeter-32

Triples #1. Derek Jeter-5

Home Runs #3. Derek Jeter-20

RBIs #4. Derek Jeter-61

Bases on Balls #5. Derek Jeter-66

Stolen Bases #6. Derek Jeter-18

Singles #1. Derek Jeter-143

 

[SBRPhillyFlyers]

Cherry picking, cherry picking, cherry picking.


Here is something to consider, Jeter was in the World Series seven times due to the overall strength of his team/teammates and not solely because of him. Shocking thought huh?

Shocking? No, but coming from a Royals fan, more like bitter LOL.

 

[Jinxbreaker]

Hey Philly is Defense NOT a big part of being a SS? Just saying...not one line on that so who is cheery picking?

 

[JOSHNAUDI]

You know there is a two edged sword when you talk about totals, especially when Jeter has played in the most postseason games (Which has more to do with a team than an individual) and has the most at bats.

Derek Jeter has struck out more times in the postseason than any other player... All-time

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#1

Strikeouts

Rank	Player	SO	PA
1.	Derek Jeter	135	734
2.	Jorge Posada	109	492
3.	Manny Ramirez	91	493
4.	Bernie Williams	85	545
5.	David Justice	79	471
	Reggie Sanders	79	251
7.	Alex Rodriguez	75	326
8.	Jim Thome	73	267
9.	Tino Martinez	72	405
	Jim Edmonds	72	263

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[SBRPhillyFlyers]

Hey Philly is Defense NOT a big part of being a SS? Just saying...not one line on that so who is cheery picking?

5 Gold Gloves isn't good defense? Being above the league average for your entire career isn't good?

Check this out...

Is Derek Jeter the greatest shortstop ever?

http://espn.go.com/newyork/hot/?id=8315065

Cal Ripken WISHES he had Derek Jeter's Career....

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/04/02/cal-ripken-jr-would-rather-have-had-derek-jeters-career/

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/02/cal-ripken-would-rather-have-derek-jeters-career-than-his-own/

Also, Jeter had almost 300 more hits than Ripken and Ripken played in almost 300 more games than Jeter.

 

[Hashish]

He may not be the greatest shortstop ever, but he is definitely in the running for most overrated player ever.

 

[Cie]

Jeter is not the best SS ever, but he maximized his talent over the course of a 20 year hall of fame career. IMO he's earned the praise that has been heaped on by fans, peers and media.

Keith Olbermann is the anti-Jeter. He is an angry guy who is routinely fired and dismissed despite his high aptitude and obvious talent. Many will say--Dan Patrick comes to mind---, that KO is among the most talented on air personalities in the business. His elitist attitude, sense of entitlement, hot temper and massive ego have led him to bounce around from network to network. When he quits, no one will care.

 

[Cie]

Seems you're cherry picking too.

Don't know how you can possibly put Jeter ahead of Ripken either.

Ripken is the better fielder. Not really close. Jeter is the better hitter. Not really close......

 

[SBRPhillyFlyers]

Derek Jeter is easily the greatest shortstop ever. In big games, he sets himself apart.

Not only is he is the greatest SS ever, he's the best postseason player that ever lived. Period.

 

[MadJack]

Derek Jeter is easily the greatest shortstop ever. In big games, he sets himself apart.

Not only is he is the greatest SS ever, he's the best postseason player that ever lived. Period.

:0008

 

[THUNDER]

THE GUY WAS CLUTCH PERIOD- LOOK AT THESE NUMBERS- IN THE POSTSEASON-

TWO STATS THAT IS NOT IN HERE - GAME WINNING HITS IN POSTSEASON- NUMBER 1 AND HIGHEST BA EVER IN POSTSEASON WITH RUNNERS IN SCORING POCITION- WITH 60 OR MORE AT BATS

BEST EVER



1. Derek Jeter 158 734
2. Jorge Posada 125 492
3. Bernie Williams 121 545
4. David Justice 112 471
5. Manny Ramirez 111 493
6. Tino Martinez 99 405
7. Mariano Rivera 96 3
8. Kenny Lofton 95 438
9. Chipper Jones 93 417
10. Paul O'Neill 85 340
Games Played

Rank Player AB PA
1. Derek Jeter 650 734
2. Bernie Williams 465 545
3. Jorge Posada 416 492
4. Manny Ramirez 410 493
5. David Justice 398 471
6. Kenny Lofton 392 438
7. Tino Martinez 356 405
8. Chipper Jones 338 417
9. Paul O'Neill 299 340
10. David Ortiz 295 357
At Bats

Plate Appearances
Rank Player PA
1. Derek Jeter 734
2. Bernie Williams 545
3. Manny Ramirez 493
4. Jorge Posada 492
5. David Justice 471
6. Kenny Lofton 438
7. Chipper Jones 417
8. Tino Martinez 405
9. David Ortiz 357
10. Paul O'Neill 340
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Runs Scored
Rank Player R PA
1. Derek Jeter 111 734
2. Bernie Williams 83 545
3. Manny Ramirez 67 493
4. Kenny Lofton 65 438
5. Chipper Jones 58 417
6. David Justice 55 471
7. Albert Pujols 54 321
8. Jorge Posada 53 492
9. David Ortiz 51 357
10. Rickey Henderson 47 262

Rank Player H PA
1. Derek Jeter 200 734
2. Bernie Williams 128 545
3. Manny Ramirez 117 493
4. Jorge Posada 103 492
5. Kenny Lofton 97 438
Chipper Jones 97 417
7. David Justice 89 471
8. Albert Pujols 88 321
9. David Ortiz 87 357
10. Pete Rose 86 301
Hits

Rank Player TB PA
1. Derek Jeter 302 734
2. Bernie Williams 223 545
Manny Ramirez 223 493
4. David Ortiz 163 357
5. Albert Pujols 162 321
6. Jorge Posada 161 492
7. Chipper Jones 154 417
8. David Justice 152 471
9. Reggie Jackson 148 318
10. Paul O'Neill 139 340
Total Bases
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Doubles
Rank Player 2B PA
1. Derek Jeter 32 734
2. Bernie Williams 29 545
3. Jorge Posada 23 492
4. David Ortiz 21 357
5. Manny Ramirez 19 493
6. Chipper Jones 18 417
Albert Pujols 18 321
8. David Justice 17 471
Paul O'Neill 17 340
Roberto Alomar 17 263

 

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