15 Quotes & Sayings By Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter is a former Major League Baseball player and the captain of the New York Yankees. He was born on December 30, 1981 in Houston, Texas. Derek attended St. Joseph High School in Los Angeles, California and then went on to play for the University of Miami Read more

In 2003 he was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year. He won a World Series championship with the Yankees in 2009 and was selected as a member of the All-Star team every year from 2004 to 2012. In 2003 Derek signed a 7-year contract with the Yankees worth $152 million.

In 2011 Derek signed a 10-year contract worth up to $240 million with an option for a ten-year extension for an additional $23 million making him one of the highest paid athletes in sports history.

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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. Derek Jeter
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I always have tried to treat people with respect, the way I want to be treated. Derek Jeter
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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can't take that away from me. Derek Jeter
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My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true. Derek Jeter
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My dreams do not end with playing Major League Baseball. Derek Jeter
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong. Derek Jeter
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that. Derek Jeter
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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning. Derek Jeter
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around. Derek Jeter
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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests. Derek Jeter
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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They've been supportive. They're always there. Derek Jeter
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day. Derek Jeter
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We just want to win. That's the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don't really reflect on what we've done in the past. We focus on the present. Derek Jeter
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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you're a kid, you want to be just like your dad. Derek Jeter