Apples and oranges.
Rose was a fierce competitor. So's Jeter, and I've always liked the way that he carries himself. He's a great Yankee, and a great competitor, and when the Hall comes calling on the first ballot, it will be well deserved.
But when it comes to all-time, all-around shortstops, he's not even in the top five, maybe even top ten.
Ahhhh this is where we differ. You see I think he would have to be in the top 10 and most likely in the top 5. Barry Larkin among other great SSs have said the same. I would put arod and honus ahead of him but off the top of my head I can't think of anyone else to put ahead of him tbh. Ripken is great but I wouldn't say he was as prolific a hitter as jeter. More power definitely, but overall I'd pick jeter barely. But I'd take either on my team any day. Both class acts and mean the world to the game.
