Yankees' Derek Jeter, approaching retirement, sits down with Eyewitness News
NEW YORK (WABC) -- After two decades as the New York Yankees' shortstop, Derek Jeter is entering the final few weeks of his illustrious career.
The team's long-time captain is retiring at the end of the season, and the Yankees will hold a pregame ceremony highlighting his career before Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
Jeter reflected on his career in an in-depth interview with Eyewitness News sports anchor Rob Powers.
"Have you ever felt the pressure to walk in the Stadium and perform, maybe when the shoulder's barking a little bit," Rob asked.
"There's a lot of things barking when I come in here, but I always looked at like my job. There aren't too many days when you feel 100%, but my job is to come out here and play," said Jeter. "I don't talk about injuries or how I feel. You either play or you don't."
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Asked how he wants to be remembered, Jeter said, "You want them to remember you as someone that played the game the right way, had respect for the game, opponents, fans, media. I like being remembered as a Yankee. I've been fortunate to play here my entire career, so being remembered as a Yankee is important enough."
Jeter has won five World Series rings, been named an All-Star 14 times, and has over 3,400 career hits.
