If you were to define Jeter's career by one accomplishment I think it would be getting his 3,000 hit with a home run and going 5 for 5 that day. As a fan, Jeter made watching Yankee baseball enjoyable. He arguably had more intangibles than any player of his era.
That's the thing - he has several career defining moments. For me, it's the flip play against Oakland in the playoffs. It was a play that you can't possibly plan for and must possess true baseball instincts to accomplish.
I also respect Jeter's humility. I think his approach to the game was always one of understanding that no players is bigger than the sport. It was a pleasant contrast when playing next to the most arrogant and self-centered player in recent memory.
