09/12: Derek Jeter Makes History as Yankees' All-Time Hit Leader
Posted by: Patrick
"For those who say today's game can't produce legendary players, I have two words: Derek Jeter."
- George M. Steinbrenner III
The Yankees lost on Friday night to the Orioles, 10-4, thanks primarily to bullpen explosions (see: Marte, Damaso (.1 IP, 4 ER) and Ramirez, Edwar (.2 IP, 3 ER) and a lack of timely hitting (a three run homer by A-Rod and an RBI single by Jeter would be all the offense they would muster). But, this team has been playing incredible baseball and losses will happen. Let's talk about what matters: on September 11, Derek Jeter became the Yankees all-time hit leader, surpassing the great Lou Gehrig (video.
"Fifty years from now, people are going to look at the back of the baseball card and see some crazy amount of hits, maybe in the mid-3,000s, maybe even 4,000, but it's not going to capture half the story," Alex Rodriguez told MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. "For me, playing next to him, I've learned so much from him, he's motivated and inspired me."
"For those who say today’s game can’t produce legendary players, I have two words: Derek Jeter," said George M. Steinbrenner III, in a statement (via ESPN). "Game in and game out he just produces. As historic and significant as becoming the Yankees' all time hit leader is, the accomplishment is all the more impressive because Derek is one of the finest young men playing the game today. That combination of character and athletic ability is something he shares with the previous record holder Lou Gehrig. It adds to the pride that the Yankees and our fans feel today. Every Yankees' era has its giants. It’s thrilling to watch Derek as he becomes one of the greats of his generation, if not of all time."
Amen.
Recap records: Seamus: 42–23, Patrick: 38–18, Andrew: 11–10
- George M. Steinbrenner III
The Yankees lost on Friday night to the Orioles, 10-4, thanks primarily to bullpen explosions (see: Marte, Damaso (.1 IP, 4 ER) and Ramirez, Edwar (.2 IP, 3 ER) and a lack of timely hitting (a three run homer by A-Rod and an RBI single by Jeter would be all the offense they would muster). But, this team has been playing incredible baseball and losses will happen. Let's talk about what matters: on September 11, Derek Jeter became the Yankees all-time hit leader, surpassing the great Lou Gehrig (video.
"Fifty years from now, people are going to look at the back of the baseball card and see some crazy amount of hits, maybe in the mid-3,000s, maybe even 4,000, but it's not going to capture half the story," Alex Rodriguez told MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. "For me, playing next to him, I've learned so much from him, he's motivated and inspired me."
"For those who say today’s game can’t produce legendary players, I have two words: Derek Jeter," said George M. Steinbrenner III, in a statement (via ESPN). "Game in and game out he just produces. As historic and significant as becoming the Yankees' all time hit leader is, the accomplishment is all the more impressive because Derek is one of the finest young men playing the game today. That combination of character and athletic ability is something he shares with the previous record holder Lou Gehrig. It adds to the pride that the Yankees and our fans feel today. Every Yankees' era has its giants. It’s thrilling to watch Derek as he becomes one of the greats of his generation, if not of all time."
Amen.
Recap records: Seamus: 42–23, Patrick: 38–18, Andrew: 11–10
