5-Time World Series Champion Derek Jeter Once Gave the Best Advice From His Personal Experience as a Player and Teammate

Derek Jeter is one of the greatest players to have ever stepped into a ballpark. With the success he achieved, Jeter also gained experience and wisdom that only a few players can match. Furthermore, the Yankees legend has always been happy to share his wisdom with the next generation. Jeter once opened up on something that helped him get through his career; both as a player and a captain of the team.

During an interview, Jeter gave advice from his own personal experience as a player. Notably, having won several championships, Jeter is probably the best person to have his say on the topic.

Derek Jeter talked about dealing with pressure

In an interview with Brandon Steiner in 2017, Jeter opened up on the best way to deal with pressure. He said that he never focused on his individual goals, he only thought about helping the team win.

During the interview, Jeter said, “Everyone always talks about pressure, pressure, pressure. But if you’re not thinking about yourself, you’re thinking about how you can help the team win. You think about wins and losses. I think it takes a lot of that pressure off.”

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The former Yankee has always stayed true to his number one priority. Whether it be winning one game at a time or simply playing the best he can every day, he always did it. The same thing applies to giving advice as well. In fact, one New York Yankees star will probably be coming to Jeter for advice very regularly from now on.

Aaron Judge will be coming to Jeter for advice from now on!

Aaron Judge will definitely be asking Jeter for his advice in the near future. Notably, Judge has just been named the Yankee’s new captain and will probably go to his predecessor for advice. Furthermore, Judge reportedly connected Jeter during his free agency. Per The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner “Aaron Judge said he spoke to Derek Jeter a few times throughout his free agency process”.

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Although nothing is known about the contents of the conversation, Judge was most likely asking for Jeter’s advice. The two are sure to remain in contact and Jeter will be sharing his wisdom once again. What do you think of Derek Jeter’s advice on handling pressure? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.