Who can you compare Derek Jeter going back to 1869.

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Posted By: john/z28jd

I disagree Todd and ill use your point to validate it. Before that catch Jeter was thought of as average with a very strong arm and medium range but after that catch he had great range and seeing it everyday along with mentions of his play in the playoffs vs the A's and his jump throws which i consider showing off.You wouldnt teach a kid to catch a grounder in the hole,take 2 steps,jump and then throw.You either throw on the run,circle around the ball,or slide and plant on your back foot.When you make long throws common sense is either get rid of it quick or plant and get something behind it.He does neither with his jump throw and i think youll see alot of kids come along with these improper mechanics because of him.

You add them all together and somehow he went from middle of the road to the best basically overnight which obviously is a flawed thinking