27-Year-Old New York Yankees Star Recalls How an Unusual Move Made His Meeting With Derek Jeter Difficult

Who doesn’t love Derek Jeter? Right? Similarly, from one Yankee shortstop to another, Isiah Kiner-Falefa always dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. And former Yankee captain Derek Jeter inspired this dream of the recently traded shortstop.

IKF, or Isiah Kiner-Falefa, made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 2018. His Yankee dream witnessed a slight hurdle when he was transferred to the Minnesota Twins. However, Brian Cashman, through his various ways, managed to steal IKF back from the Twins and completed his Yankee dream.

The first time Isiah Kiner-Falefa met Derek Jeter:

Isiah Kiner-Falefa made his Yankee debut in 2022 after playing as an unofficial utility player for the Rangers. A few months into an average 2022 for IKF, he had the chance to meet his idol, five-time World Champion, Captain Derek Jeter.

Earlier this night, on Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame eve, IKF managed to grab a tiny interaction with him. While talking about that, he said, “We met. I was introduced to him [Derek Jeter]. It was so quick. He just said, “Keep it going.” It was hard for me to talk to him that day because I was playing third base. I don’t know if he thought I got demoted to third. That was really tough for me to go play third base that day.”

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Frankly, any fan would’ve reacted similarly if they got to meet Derek Jeter.

New York Yankees in 2022

2022 has been a strange year for the New York Yankees. It started with the Yanks leading the American League, and becoming the fastest team to 70 wins, moving to a streak of winless series, and finally concluding with a strong comeback that took them straight to the Division Series. However, the Pinstripes have only crossed step 1 yet. And the most imperative challenge lies in front of them.

The Bronx Bombers kicked off the American League Division Series with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium.

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It’s been 13 years since the New York Yankees reached the World Series. Can 2022 be their year? Will the Yanks make the World Series? Let us know what you think in the comments below.