$341M Mets Star Declared Better Than Derek Jeter After Rare Feat in Historic Win: “No One Comes Close”

Known for his 20-year career as the shortstop for the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter has established himself as a prolific hitter. Around the late 1990s and early 2000s, he was a key part of the Yankees’ success. Across 20 seasons, Jeter has the most hits in the Yankees’ history—3,465 hits. It’s the most by any shortstop in MLB history. Now, a star shortstop from the Mets, the Yankees’ crosstown rivals, has earned the declaration from the fans that he might be better than Jeter.

Umm, interesting, right?

On Friday night at Citi Field, the New York Mets’ $341 million shortstop led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run against the Colorado Rockies. It makes his fifth leadoff homer of the season. And well, if that alone wasn’t enough, in the eighth inning, Lindor reportedly went the other way for his second home run of the night.

That very hit earned him the space in MLB record books. His performance tied him with Derek Jeter. With his second home run in the eighth, Lindor made 260 home runs for his MLB career. That figure is the same number on which Jeter finished his tenure with the Yankees.

Both Jeter and Lindor are now tied for the fourth-most home runs by a player who has spent 60% of his career at shortstop. For the record, neither of them has ever been named as a traditional power hitter. Jeter, being the Yankees’ legend, is known for his signature inside-out swing.

Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor’s raw power is unmatched. Lindor offers switch-hitting speed, and his glove? That has given him an edge since his days with the Cleveland Guardians. It’s not the first time that Lindor is being compared to Jeter. It’s just that now it’s different because Lindor will soon cruise past Jeter!

In this game against the Rockies, Lindor put the Mets up 1-0 with an early lead. The Rockies tried to dominate and made it 3-2 in the seventh inning. However, with Lindor’s double down in the eighth, the Mets got an edge to secure the 4-2 victory against the Rockies. And fans simply cannot stop obsessing over Lindor and his shot!

Fans put Mets’ shortstop Lindor above all!

The 31-year-old shortstop stepped into the majors as a phenomenal fielder and a talented switch hitter. He has the power and speed from both sides of the plate, and that’s exactly why fans believe there’s no one that can come close to this. At this point, not even Jeter.

Joining the historic company of baseball isn’t easy. Jeter helped the Yankees to win five World Series championships in his era. Now, Lindor could be the one giving the Mets October glory: “The greatest SS in baseball history, no one comes even close; he might be in conversation for the greatest player to ever play the game.” Right now, Lindor is hitting .278 with 12 home runs and 33 RBIs. He’s the greatest shortstop for a reason. He’s the greatest shortstop in history for a reason.

Fans subtly make sure to push out the fact that Lindor is now tied to Jeter’s historic company. “This ties Jeter’s all-time homers btw.” Oh, and that’s not it. Friday also marked Lindor’s 21st legit career multi-home run performance. And there’s no end to Lindor’s charm. He has been ranked third among MLB shortstops in the same category.

Want to know a coincidence? Well, a fan pointed out, “It is not getting talked about enough that he tied Jeter on the all-time list of HRs for shortstops. Also, today’s Jeter’s MLB debut anniversary.” On May 29, 1995, to be precise, Jeter made his MLB debut for the Yankees. The team called him up to replace an injured player, Tony Fernandez. And now, 30 years later, Francisco Lindor tied him at 260 home runs. And we all know Lindor is going to exceed this figure soon.

Best? Might just be an understatement now. “Best shortstop in baseball, period.” Lindor’s two-homer night has fans believing that he’s an elite shortstop, and it’s a fact, not a projection. The blend of his defense and leadership has a sheer impact on the Mets. And now the Metsies can’t stop raving about him.

It was a historic win for the Mets. And even more than that, this matchup marked as the one where Lindor established himself the best shortstop in the league: “Best SS in the game! ” Hailing from Puerto Rico, his milestone isn’t just his, but it’s for his entire hometown fanbase.

As for the Mets, they have won 25 regular games when Lindor hits a homer. With him in the mix, the Mets can effortlessly ace the playoffs.

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