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Derek Jeter: Yankees Great Already Past Cal Ripken as Greatest Shortstop Ever

York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter is within sight of Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. on the all-time hits list, and barring injury should overtake him sometime around the summer solstice.

Though their career totals are crossing paths, Jeter continues to edge further ahead as the greatest shortstop in modern baseball, and perhaps of all time.

Ripken was ahead of his time, a large shortstop with power and a big bat, and with grace and athleticism rarely seen until the next generation of middle-infielders. Above all, he was the consummate professional, dignified to fans and media, the Iron Man, and the face of his franchise.

Jeter has taken Ripken’s stature and added even more athleticism and speed. He has been the spark ...

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