Derek Jeter has announced that he will be retiring from baseball. Jeter is a baseball legend and has helped to change the game for fans and players alike. He has played for 19 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees and has been an unstoppable force on the field.
Jeter was out of most of the season last year with injuries, he only played in 17 games but after much thought and time Jeter officially announced his retirement after the conclusion of this season. Jeter has spent his entire career with the Yankees.
Many players around the entire league have been taking to Twitter to express how they feel about Jeter and how he has inspired their lives personally. TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten player reactions to Jeter announcing his retirement. The following posts are not in any particular order. Do you have a favorite memory of Jeter as a baseball fan? Comment below.
[new page= Chris Dickerson]
10. Chris Dickerson
All the best to Derek in his final season. He's been Nothing but class and I wish him health and much success this year.
— Chris Dickerson (@CDickerson_PFTP) February 12, 2014
[new page= Ryan LaMarre]
9. Ryan LaMarre
As a baseball player growing up in Michigan there was only 1 player u needed to look up to and it's going to be a sad day to c him go #Jeter
— Ryan LaMarre (@RyanLaMarre4) February 12, 2014
[new page= Mike Trout]
8. Mike Trout
Grew up watching Jeter play. Always aspired to be the player he was on and off the field. #TheCaptain
— Mike Trout (@Trouty20) February 13, 2014
[new page= Josh Reddick]
7. Josh Reddick
Derek Jeter was my first wow moment on field my first year. Came up to me and patted me on the back & said "welcome and congrats" #rolemodel
— Josh Reddick (@joshreddick16) February 12, 2014
[new page= Bryce Harper]
6. Bryce Harper
#TheCaptain Derek Jeter will be missed...Won't find a better person on and off the field! One of the greatest ever! pic.twitter.com/alqU2C4u56
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) February 13, 2014
[new page= BJ Upton]
5. BJ Upton
The 1st time I talked to Derek Jeter at 2b he acted like he knew me forever. I wear #2 because of the person he is on and off the field.
— BJ Upton (@BJUPTON2) February 12, 2014
[new page= Hanley Ramirez]
4. Hanley Ramirez
Derek Jeter is my idol, and will always be the example that I strive to follow. It's been an honor to share a diamond with The Captain #2
— Hanley Ramirez (@HanleyRamirez) February 12, 2014
[new page=Christian Yelich]
3. Christian Yelich
Might cry when Jeter plays his last game favorite player growing up...did it the right way
— Christian Yelich (@ChristianYelich) February 12, 2014
[new page= Jim Henderson]
2. Jim Henderson
— Jim Henderson (@JimHenderson29) February 12, 2014
[new page= Sam LeCure ]
1. Sam LeCure
I've been a fan of everything Derek Jeter has done in this game, except for announcing his retirement before he's done playing.
— Sam LeCure (@mrLeCure) February 12, 2014
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