Originally posted on 09/18/2014:

Of course, Jeter is a great player, 1st ballot hall of fame. His defense was way overrated, but his bat was very good, had a long and clean career, made many memorable plays and was a part of a dynasty. But some commentators make him to be the the perfect player, the "Jeteration". A funny article about it:

http://joeposnanski.com/joeblogs/greatest-thing-ever/