Jeter how many gold gloves

After all, he is turning 37 this coming season. How can we expect him to still be the defensive star he was 10 years ago? The answer is we can't, but we also don't. While Yankee fans may be upset with his lack of range they aren't surprised. But, just because we are not surprised by his diminished range, doesn't mean he is deserving of a Gold Glove.

In all likelihood, the award was given to Jeter out of respect, and while I understand the theory of continuing to promote one of the biggest stars in the MLB, Jeter is not deserving of the Gold Glove. How can we ever come to appreciate new, younger talent when we refuse to let go of the stars from yesterday?

Ultimately, I'm disappointed that the Gold Glove was giving to Jeter because this would have been an excellent opportunity to introduce baseball fans to a less familiar face and one who was more deserving of the award. Jeter's a great player but he was not the best fielding shortstop in the American League this year. Enjoy our content?

Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox! The plays Ramirez flubbed may have been more obvious than the mistakes Jeter made, but the fact of the matter is that Ramirez was a more effective defender. You could try to argue that Jeter was unlucky in terms of balls hit near him. Total Zone has him at runs over that stretch and an absolutely awful runs in his career.

I'm not complaining because they're Yankees. I'm complaining because they're inferior defenders. For more from Lewie, visit WahooBlues. Debut: May 29, Age d, 16,th in major league history vs.

Last Game: September 28, Age d vs. Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during season.

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