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Old 09-24-2006, 01:43 PM
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Default Who can you compare Derek Jeter going back to 1869.
Posted By: aro13

Yes, Jeter would score less runs in almost any other lineup and drive in less - but that does not make him any less of a hitter. Jeter had his best year in 1999 when the Yankee lineup was nowhere near as formidable as it is today. His career OBP is .386 which is excellent for a shortstop, his career SLG is .461, again excellent for a shortstop. He is a very good basestealer, he hits equally well on the road as he does at Yankee Stadium. By any offensive measuring stick he is a great hitter for a shortstop.

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