Posted on 10/14/2016 4:13:30 PM PDT by EveningStar
While he’s no longer rocking pinstripes on a regular basis, it’s hard to think about the New York Yankees and not turn your attention to the great Derek Jeter. Even after his retirement from Major League Baseball in 2014, the captain of all captains continues to remain a permanent fixture in the city with which he spent his entire career. And really, that shouldn’t be a surprise. That’s usually what happens when you’re an all-time great shortstop.
Throughout his incredible career, Jeter showed himself to be one of the greatest shortstops to ever step on a diamond. While there have been better offensive shortstops, and better defensive shortstops, no one equaled his impressive balance of offense and defense. Which is why we feel the need to compile this particular list. Therefore, with that in mind, here’s a look the five best all-around shortstops to ever play the game from the bottom to the top, taking into account more than any single facet of the game.
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Did you know he homered off of Nolan Ryan?
I’m a Met fan but loved Dave Concepcion
He’s listed at #38 on the Shortstop JAWS Leaders ratings at Baseball-Reference.com. Pretty good, doncha think? :)
Ozzie wore Number 1 for a reason.
Iron Man and all that.
Bucky Dent for Mr. October
Ripken didn’t play for the Yankees. Jeter did. It’s called bias.
#45 out of 500 on the Shortstop JAWS Leaders ratings.
“Bucky Dent for Mr. October”
In Boston he has a middle name that starts with an F
This is just one of those things, which provoke endless discussion. No two people will agree on who the five greatest of any type of player in baseball history. Some will point to stats, some will point on things such as the range of a shortstop, or leadership, which don’t show up in the box score.
Considered by many to be the greatest defensive player of all time.
Looks like A-Rod was the best.
I’d vote Tris Speaker or Brooks Robinson (Mike Schmidt and Graig Nettles be _____ ed)
Jeter’s range was considered poor by some.
Pumpsie Green
IIRC Brooks Robinson was 3B.
Willie Mays is the greatest all around baseball player. No debate.
You are correct. Brooks was a 3rd baseman, probably the best ever.
No Omar Vizquel?
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