New York Yankees: Derek Jeter should be next unanimous Hall of Famer

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera became the first person in MLB history to be voted into the Hall of Fame unanimously and his teammate Derek Jeter should be the next.

One of the first things that comes to mind when talking about New York Yankees icon Derek Jeter and his legacy is whether or not he will be another unanimous Hall of Fame selection.

Well, he should be.

On Tuesday, the New York Yankees added to their impressive resume of Hall of Famers on when two former Bronx Bombers were voted in.

Both Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina were voted into the Hall of Fame.

The big story out of this class, aside from the fact that four players were voted in for the second consecutive year, was that Mariano Rivera became the first player in MLB history to be voted into the Hall of Fame unanimously.

The fact that greats such as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Ken Griffey Jr., Ty Cobb and so many more didn’t receive this honor yet Rivera did, speaks a lot to who Rivera was both on and off the field.

But now, the question now becomes whether or not Derek Jeter will join Mo as the only players to receive 100 percent of the vote.

Jeter was officially named captain of the Yankees in 2003 even though he had been the unofficial captain for quite some time.

By then, Jeter had won four World Series rings, been named World Series MVP, won Rookie of the Year and had played in five All-Star Games and won All-Star Game MVP.

Quite the impressive resume I’d say, and he only added to it over the next 12 years as Yankees captain.

Jeter would finish his career with 3,465 hits, good enough for sixth on the All-Time list.

Add on 14 career All-Star appearances, five gold gloves, five World Series titles and five Silver Slugger Awards.

Quite the collection of accolades.

In my personal opinion, it should be incredible enough to join his teammate of 19 years, Mariano Rivera, as the only two players to receive 100 percent of the vote.

Jeter was one of the most well-respected players in MLB history and his final season proved just that.

From receiving gifts at every ballpark he went to for the final time, to getting a standing ovation at Fenway Park (AS A YANKEE) and everything in between, no one seem to have any hatred towards Jeets.

If he was so well-respected, and such a decorated athlete, then that should be impressive enough to garner unanimous selection when he is up for the Hall of Fame come 2020.