Cal may have said it, but he doesnt believe it.
Read slow so you understand the finer, specific, detailed points...
I call this the "Embodiment of Derek Jeter"
Cal quote, you don't make this up because you don't believe it. It's plain, simple truth.
“It’s hard to measure and define all the magic that Derek brings to the table, but there is a presence in the lineup and a presence when he’s at the plate and in the field,” Ripken said. “No one person in baseball can drive you to a world championship. It takes a good team and he’s been blessed to be part of a good team, but he’s played a huge role in the success of the Yankees in the postseason and has pushed them once they get to the postseason to be champions. He’s a champion all the way around.”
Winfield quote for good measure...
“He knew what kind of player he was going to be; good shortstop, good defensively, he had wheels, he could run. Everybody wants to be a home run hitter and get the glory, but he was a table-setter. He made things happen. You get on base, you create havoc, you score runs and make stuff happen.”