Derek Jeter: 3000th hit a home run

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The discussion revolves around Derek Jeter's achievement of his 3000th hit, which was a home run. Participants express their views on Jeter's significance in baseball, contrasting him with other players and reflecting on the nature of hitting in the sport.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for Jeter, highlighting his skill in making strategic hits rather than solely focusing on home runs.
  • One participant shares a personal anecdote about their own baseball experience, emphasizing the importance of singles in gameplay.
  • Another participant questions the use of the term "journeyman" in relation to Jeter, suggesting it may not accurately describe his career.
  • There is a sentiment that Jeter stands out among other great players, particularly in the context of the Yankees' history.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on Jeter's greatness and significance in baseball, but there is some contention regarding the terminology used to describe his career and the comparison to other players.

Contextual Notes

There are differing interpretations of the term "journeyman," which may affect how participants view Jeter's career. Additionally, the discussion reflects personal biases towards different styles of play in baseball.

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I'm no baseball fan, but this is pretty cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuenNby2Csk
 
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Almost as good as a 3000th post on PF. :biggrin:
 
Jeter is a true baseball star, unlike many of his steroid-fueled compatriats. I'm not a fan of major league baseball, but I have a soft spot for players that can make carefully-aimed hits to drive in base-runners instead of swinging for the fences every time. In HS, my coach replaced an erratic large 2nd baseman with me, because I could reliably hit to the opposite field and race out the return throw to first. That didn't make me real popular with some players on the team, but it won us some extra games against long-time rivals. Home-runs and doubles are fun if you can pull it off, but well-played singles are so critical to moving your runners around, and causing confusion/conflict amongst the opposing fielders as they try to figure out how to take out the runners. Jeter is a journeyman, and deserves his accolades, IMO.
 
I thought a "journeyman" referred to somebody who has played on many different teams in their professional career? At any rate, I agree with the sentiment that Jeeter is one of the all time greats. Still can't get over that none of the other great Yankees have done this.
 

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