It should be Peralta in the All Star Game, not Jeter.
.314 BA, 14 HR, 49 RBI vs. .256 BA, 2 HR, 20 RBI.
Nuff said.
I am sure there have been times where a Pete Rose or a Cal Ripken or a Joe Morgan or someone got into the All Star game on the strength of their legacy, and someone having a great year got left out. That’s how it goes. Jeter is going to the Hall of Fame, he’s in the twilight of his career (still hard to believe how time flies), and so he’s getting his props. It’s not outrageous. It’s a testament to his star power, and 3,000 hits is still a meaningful number. 5 championships is no joke either.