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Originally Posted by Gary7
Who is the last shortstop who has played at a "Jeter" level for about 20 consecutive years?
Plus put the "on and off the file" level there.
He may not be the best shortstop but he has been a consistent player on and off the field.
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Um, the Ironman? Honus Wagner? Ernie Banks?
Ozzie Smith (hand's down the best defensive short of all time -- and this comes from a Royals fan).
My list for greatest shortstop would be:
1. Honus Wagner
2. Cal Ripken, Jr.
3. Ozzie Smith/Derek Jeter
All class acts of their era. All great players. And I sincerely hope that Jeter is the first player to ever get into the Hall of Fame by unanimous vote. He deserves it (so did some others but that's another thread).