Rate Derek Jeter

Ted Williams didn't get a unanimous vote either, and Ted Williams was, as a ballplayer, on another planet than Jeter. They are not comparable, except that they both hit a ball with a bat. Yes, Jeter is a hall of famer, but he's just not on the same level as the all-time greats.

Wasn't even the best player on his own team most years of his career as that was Mariano. That being said, he is a clear HOFer.

Sucks

IMHO, Baseball sucks and Derek Jeter sucks.

Clearly showing that PEDs work with his rebirth this year.

Flagpole wrote:

There always has to be a few writers who won't vote for ANYONE on the first ballot, but how can Derek Jeter not get 100% votes for the Hall of Fame on the first ballot?

You spend time worrying about meaningless popularity contests?

C-, slightly below average.

Derek Jeter very good player - I would put him just below Craig Biggio-status - still Hall of Fame material but maybe not first ballot

redux wrote:

IMHO, Baseball sucks and Derek Jeter sucks.

+1

"You made me love baseball. Not as a collection of numbers, but as an unpredictable, passionate game, beaten in excitement only by every other sport."

Lisa Simpson wrote:

redux wrote:

IMHO, Baseball sucks and Derek Jeter sucks.

+1

"You made me love baseball. Not as a collection of numbers, but as an unpredictable, passionate game, beaten in excitement only by every other sport."

loved baseball as a kid, but have had a tough time caring for the longest time. jeter is a good player, but i never liked him or thought he was interesting.

amazing that he can stay a media darling. savvy of him and his pr team.

never got why he crushes it with women — well, beyond the obvious rich and famous...

ryguy wrote:

Clearly showing that PEDs work with his rebirth this year.

People should at the very least be suspicious of him and drug use.

He's no Pete Rose.

Dagwood Bumstean wrote:

Derek Jeter very good player - I would put him just below Craig Biggio-status - still Hall of Fame material but maybe not first ballot

You have to be kidding! Biggio was a good player, but putting him above Jeter is crazy. Jeter's live time batting average is 32 points higher .281 to .313, Jeter already has over 240 hits more than Biggio and has more RBI's. Biggio hit a few more Home Runs, 36 at this point but played more years. One thing to be a fan, but at least be honest. Biggio is just below Jeter status.

ok, Jeter is one of the greats but

F--k the Yankees!

Dagwood Bumstean wrote:

Derek Jeter very good player - I would put him just below Craig Biggio-status - still Hall of Fame material but maybe not first ballot

I hope this is a joke. Jeter has 3300 hits and isn't done yet. Biggio had to play until age 41 to get barely over 3000 hits. Jeter has a higher average too and he's just way better.

Of course he'll get in on the first ballot, but he won't get 100 percent. Some of the writers don't think anyone should get 100 percent. Sportswriters are among the most infantile jerks in the world.

Better than the entire Red Sox roster put together.

ScottDye wrote:

Dagwood Bumstean wrote:

Derek Jeter very good player - I would put him just below Craig Biggio-status - still Hall of Fame material but maybe not first ballot

You have to be kidding! Biggio was a good player, but putting him above Jeter is crazy. Jeter's live time batting average is 32 points higher .281 to .313, Jeter already has over 240 hits more than Biggio and has more RBI's. Biggio hit a few more Home Runs, 36 at this point but played more years. One thing to be a fan, but at least be honest. Biggio is just below Jeter status.

Biggio was better with the glove and on the bases.

He's one of the worst distance runners ever!