How much better is Jeter than A-Rod?

RIJetFan · 05-17-2006, 12:14 PM

First, I am not an A-Rod basher. He's got great power and speed and hits for average. The guy puts up huge numbers. Good enough to be MVP (again) last year. He's a golden-glove fielder. He's a first-ballot hall-of-famer (unless he suffers a catstrophic injury tomorrow) and he will probably end up breaking Aaron or Bond's record for career home runs someday. In short, I would take him on my team any day.

But who would you rather have up in a clutch situation? Who would you rather have going back on a pop-up with two men on in a close game? Who would you rather have take a cut-off on a play to the plate. Derek's huge night last night (including throwing out Texeira at the plate) reminded me just how much stats don't tell the story. Anyone who says the guy is overrated simply can't be watching him play every day.

RMJK · 05-17-2006, 12:16 PM

IMO ARod is the better all around player. Maybe the best in major leagues.

Bergen Jet · 05-17-2006, 12:16 PM

ARod is light years ahead talent wise. Jeter is a better ball player....

IM3 · 05-17-2006, 12:18 PM

ARod is a much better player than Jeter, there is really no debating it.

And Mark Texieira could be the most overrated player in baseball.

IM3 · 05-17-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BergenJet

ARod is light years ahead talent wise. Jeter is a better ball player....

No he isn't.

chirorob · 05-17-2006, 12:19 PM

AROD is a much better player. Better hitter. Better fielder. HOWEVER, come the postseason, I would much rather see Jeter at the plate than A-Rod.

RIJetFan · 05-17-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RMJK

IMO ARod is the better all around player. Maybe the best in major leagues.

They are both great players. And Jeter will never win an MVP (regular season). But I'm not sure I would trade him straight up for A-Rod (yes i know they're on the same team).

deadringer · 05-17-2006, 12:21 PM

a-rod is a better baseball player than jeter...jeter just has a knack for coming up big when it counts, which is far more important than being the better player...

RMJK · 05-17-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ikeyman3

No he isn't.

You forgot to put IMI in your reply; you've been talkin' to Kaysar too long.

IM3 · 05-17-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chirorob

AROD is a much better player. Better hitter. Better fielder. HOWEVER, come the postseason, I would much rather see Jeter at the plate than A-Rod.

A-rod career postseason 118 AB's .305 .393 .534
Jeter career postseason 462 AB's 307 .379 .463

bitonti · 05-17-2006, 12:22 PM

Jeter is far more clutch but ARod has more overall talent - forced to choose i'd say Jeter is the guy you want to win a world series, ARod is the guy you want on your fantasy team.

deadringer · 05-17-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bitonti

Jeter is far more clutch but ARod has more overall talent - forced to choose i'd say Jeter is the guy you want to win a world series, ARod is the guy you want on your fantasy team.

bit, why's your avatar got a picture of schlegel in a browns uniform?

IM3 · 05-17-2006, 12:23 PM

A-Rod's postseason #'s are better than Jeter's.

A-Rod is the better hitter and better fielder, IDK how there is a debate about this.

RMJK · 05-17-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bitonti

Jeter is far more clutch but ARod has more overall talent - forced to choose i'd say Jeter is the guy you want to win a world series, ARod is the guy you want on your fantasy team.

So who do you want on your team over the next 5 years if you can have only one? Me, I'm takin' ARod.

IM3 · 05-17-2006, 12:26 PM

Funny how no one brings up how "clutch" A-Rod is when he hit a 3 run HR on Saturday when the score ended up 4-3, when A-Rod hit the go-ahead HR the other day as well vs. Boston, etc.

FF2® · 05-17-2006, 01:18 PM

The real problem is that wherever A-Fraud goes the team gets WORSE not better. Why that is I'll leave up to you. But for me?

Its the Curse of A-Fraud.

BrooklynBound · 05-17-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bitonti

Jeter is far more clutch but ARod has more overall talent - forced to choose i'd say Jeter is the guy you want to win a world series, ARod is the guy you want on your fantasy team.

prove it

BrooklynBound · 05-17-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxboroFanatic2

The real problem is that wherever A-Fraud goes the team gets WORSE not better. Why that is I'll leave up to you. But for me?

Its the Curse of A-Fraud.

baseball is a one player sport now? how is a team worse with A-Rod?

RMJK · 05-17-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooklynBound

prove it

Last years playoff games.

IM3 · 05-17-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RMJK

Last years playoff games.

Sample Size.

05-17-2006, 12:14 PM	#1
RIJetFan All Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,904	How much better is Jeter than A-Rod? First, I am not an A-Rod basher. He's got great power and speed and hits for average. The guy puts up huge numbers. Good enough to be MVP (again) last year. He's a golden-glove fielder. He's a first-ballot hall-of-famer (unless he suffers a catstrophic injury tomorrow) and he will probably end up breaking Aaron or Bond's record for career home runs someday. In short, I would take him on my team any day. But who would you rather have up in a clutch situation? Who would you rather have going back on a pop-up with two men on in a close game? Who would you rather have take a cut-off on a play to the plate. Derek's huge night last night (including throwing out Texeira at the plate) reminded me just how much stats don't tell the story. Anyone who says the guy is overrated simply can't be watching him play every day.

05-17-2006, 12:16 PM	#2
RMJK Think outside the box. Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warwick, New York Posts: 15,785	IMO ARod is the better all around player. Maybe the best in major leagues.

05-17-2006, 12:16 PM	#3
Bergen Jet Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NC via NY Posts: 8,823	ARod is light years ahead talent wise. Jeter is a better ball player....

05-17-2006, 12:18 PM	#4
IM3 SMH Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,491	ARod is a much better player than Jeter, there is really no debating it. And Mark Texieira could be the most overrated player in baseball.

05-17-2006, 12:19 PM	#6
chirorob Draft the best available player. All Pro Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In transit Posts: 5,807	AROD is a much better player. Better hitter. Better fielder. HOWEVER, come the postseason, I would much rather see Jeter at the plate than A-Rod.

05-17-2006, 12:21 PM	#8
deadringer Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Camden, NJ Posts: 4,746	a-rod is a better baseball player than jeter...jeter just has a knack for coming up big when it counts, which is far more important than being the better player...

05-17-2006, 12:22 PM	#11
bitonti searching Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 38,786	Jeter is far more clutch but ARod has more overall talent - forced to choose i'd say Jeter is the guy you want to win a world series, ARod is the guy you want on your fantasy team.

05-17-2006, 12:23 PM	#13
IM3 SMH Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,491	A-Rod's postseason #'s are better than Jeter's. A-Rod is the better hitter and better fielder, IDK how there is a debate about this.

05-17-2006, 12:26 PM	#15
IM3 SMH Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,491	Funny how no one brings up how "clutch" A-Rod is when he hit a 3 run HR on Saturday when the score ended up 4-3, when A-Rod hit the go-ahead HR the other day as well vs. Boston, etc.

05-17-2006, 01:18 PM	#16
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,223	The real problem is that wherever A-Fraud goes the team gets WORSE not better. Why that is I'll leave up to you. But for me? Its the Curse of A-Fraud.