COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Derek Jeter’s election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020 elicited positive responses from well-wishers across the baseball world. The messages included his former New York Yankees teammates, Hall of Fame manager and his baseball idol.
Some of those notable congratulations are listed below:
MARIANO RIVERA
The legendary Hall of Fame closer and Jeter’s teammate from his minor-league days and in the Bronx from 1995-2013.
Teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera on Derek Jeter: pic.twitter.com/qscSskaoGo
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) January 21, 2020
JORGE POSADA
Another teammate dating back from the minors and in the Bronx from 1995-2011, his best friend and catcher.
Teammate Jorge Posada on Derek Jeter: pic.twitter.com/o5YGMqak0q
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) January 21, 2020
ANDY PETTITTE
Also, minor-league teammates and in the Bronx for the majority of 1995-2013, starting many a double play on the bump.
Teammate Andy Pettitte on Derek Jeter: pic.twitter.com/OAiZ1E58I5
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) January 21, 2020
BERNIE WILLIAMS
Center fielder and heart of the order teammate for four titles from 1995-2006.
Congratulations Derek! The @baseballhall awaits! An honor to be your teammate and friend. This is a wonderful day for you and your family. We all share in your joy. Love you my brother and can’t wait to celebrate with you in July ! #MLB #yankees #HOF #turn2foundation pic.twitter.com/FkOnh0WEap
— Bernie Williams (@bw51official) January 22, 2020
PAUL O’NEILL
The right fielder and Jeter were like fire and ice in the heart of four titles, teammates from 1995-2001.
Congratulations, Jete! You were a great teammate…thanks for all of the years and championships! You’re a true hall of famer! Cheers to you and your family #RE2PECT pic.twitter.com/E9VtUpmwRv
— Paul O'Neill (@PaulONeillYES) January 22, 2020
DAVID CONE
Like Jeter, tough as nails in the postseason, teammates from 1995-2000.
Statement from @DCone36 regarding Derek Jeter’s #HOF2020 Induction: pic.twitter.com/z8kklOinfI
— Chris Dixon (@cdixon25) January 21, 2020
JOE TORRE
Mr. Torre, Jeter’s Hall of Fame manager from 1996-2007, won four titles and five pennants together and always made the postseason.
Manager and fellow Hall of Famer Joe Torre on Derek Jeter: pic.twitter.com/i7qebv5RVn
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) January 21, 2020
DAVE WINFIELD
Derek’s Yankee idol and now fellow Hall of Fame teammate.
Derek #2 congratulations on your election to the @baseballhall I knew this day would come!!You deserve this honor and I’ll see you soon @MLB_PLAYERS @MLB @WFAN660 @nytimes @NYDailyNews @nypostsports @PioneerPress pic.twitter.com/y965sZl9da
— Dave Winfield (@DaveWinfieldHOF) January 22, 2020
REGGIE JACKSON
Mr. October congratulates Mr. November on joining him in the Hall of Fame.
Jete! CONGRATS my man, one of the greatest players ever. I will remember you because you were a WINNER! Wish I coulda played with ya bud, cause you posted every day you went to the park. See you in Cooperstown my Friend.
And who was “da” fool who didn’t vote for you. pic.twitter.com/RdeKZvAIkk— Reggie Jackson (@mroctober) January 22, 2020
DON MATTINGLY
From one captain to another and Jeter’s teammate in 1995, now his employee-manager with the Miami Marlins.
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) January 21, 2020
CC SABATHIA
The big man helped Jeter to title No. 5 in 2009 and the two were teammates from 2009-2014
Congrats big bro! Hell of a career and undisputed hall of famer. Honored to have played this game with you. #Re2pect 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/NZ3fJlzp4u
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) January 21, 2020
JIM LEYRITZ
Another fellow homegrown product, teammates from most of 1995-2000 and a won a few rings together.
So Jeter came up one vote shy of 100%. Not bad when you consider nine voters left Hank Aaron off their ballot and 23 didn't vote for Willie Mays. It really doesn't make a difference. Congratulations, #Captain.https://t.co/MMaGHmcDaH
— Jim Leyritz (@therealjleyritz) January 22, 2020
ROBINSON CANO
Jeter’s longtime double-play partner from 2005-2013 and 2009 World Series-winning teammate.
HOF!!! Congrats my brother. One of the greatest to ever do it. Enjoyed every moment on and off the field. #Re2pect pic.twitter.com/WZBu7EPPmU
— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) January 22, 2020
WADE BOGGS
Jeter’s sidekick at the hot corner from 1995-1997, fellow 1996 World Series champion and Hall of Fame player.
Congratulations to my former teammate Derek Jeter and my teammate on the Japan all-star tour Larry Walker welcome to the family 👏🏻🍻⚾️ #welcometotheHall
— Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) January 22, 2020
ALEX RODRIGUEZ
They shared the left side of the infield from 2004-2013 and won the 2009 World Series.
To The Captain Derek Jeter – congratulations on taking your rightful place in the Baseball Hall of Fame where you will be, for eternity, as one of history’s greatest players, at any position, in any era. pic.twitter.com/nRJaeT8Vmm
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) January 22, 2020
