He may not be having the best year of his career. He may not be putting up incredible numbers. He may no longer be the player he once was. But there’s no question that over the last 20 seasons, Derek Jeter has put himself in a class with some of the greats, and has forever established himself as a one of a kind player, person, and teammate.
Those three things are what the Yankees will be honoring today. They will be honoring the clutch player that Derek Jeter has been for them over the years, never failing to come through on the big stage. They will be honoring the low-key, scandal-free, humble person that he is, and always has been.
They will be honoring the teammate, a leader, and a team-first guy, as described by so many former and current teammates of his.
There’s no question Derek Jeter has been all of these things throughout his long career in pinstripes. And there’s no question Derek Jeter has cemented his place in history as one of the premier players this game has ever, and will ever see.
In all, there’s no better term for him than a living legend. Derek Jeter has done all the work over the years to improve his game, and has followed all the rules to make sure he stayed out of trouble off the field.
Today is Derek Jeter’s day to be showered with love, respect, and appreciation from the Yankees and their fans. Sunday is the Yankees’ and the fans’ day to honor and thank their Captain, because Derek Jeter is, and always will be, one of a kind.
