Holy Hyperbole Batman
Once Derek Jeter announced he is retiring after the 2014 MLB season, it came as no great surprise that MLB players flocked to social media like Twitter to heap high praise upon “The Captain”.
And man did they heap some praise.
Some were simple & elegant:
— Jim Henderson (@JimHenderson29) February 12, 2014
Some heaped some “heavenly” praise:
Pujols on Jeter: “On and off field, he’s the way you want your kids to grow up, Only Jesus is perfect, but he’s pretty close to that guy.”
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) February 13, 2014
Some were downright funny (seriously, look at the last line before the hastags lol):
Some were a brief remider of how these players we idolize are human beings, just like the rest of us:
Might cry when Jeter plays his last game favorite player growing up…did it the right way
— Christian Yelich (@ChristianYelich) February 12, 2014
Some simply reiterated what many of us have already said:
All the best to Derek in his final season. He’s been Nothing but class and I wish him health and much success this year.
— Chris Dickerson (@CDickerson_PFTP) February 12, 2014
Derek Jeter is my idol, and will always be the example that I strive to follow. It’s been an honor to share a diamond with The Captain #2
— Hanley Ramirez (@HanleyRamirez) February 12, 2014
Derek Jeter was my first wow moment on field my first year. Came up to me and patted me on the back & said “welcome and congrats” #rolemodel
— Josh Reddick (@joshreddick16) February 12, 2014
The 1st time I talked to Derek Jeter at 2b he acted like he knew me forever. I wear #2 because of the person he is on and off the field.
— BJ Upton (@BJUPTON2) February 12, 2014
The game wont be the same without him. I wish him nothing but the best.
— BJ Upton (@BJUPTON2) February 12, 2014
Some of them represented MLB’s new guard paying homage to a man they strive to be:
Grew up watching Jeter play. Always aspired to be the player he was on and off the field. #TheCaptain
— Mike Trout (@Trouty20) February 13, 2014
#TheCaptain Derek Jeter will be missed…Won’t find a better person on and off the field! One of the greatest ever! pic.twitter.com/alqU2C4u56
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) February 13, 2014
Some of them came from young players who knew Jeter on a very personal level:
Derek Jeter is my hero. Always has been, and always will be. He is the reason I wanted to play baseball. pic.twitter.com/Tumplbq12Q
— Preston Mattingly (@Pmattingly30) February 12, 2014
Derek Jeter caught my first Major league out, then came up to me in the dugout and gave me some words of confidence that I’ll never forget..
— George Kontos (@G_Kontos) February 12, 2014
… Jete, thanks for being the leader that this game needed for a long time. It’s a pleasure to have shared the field with you.. #Legend
— George Kontos (@G_Kontos) February 12, 2014
You're Killin' Me, Smalls! 
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