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Derek Jeter is a star of the sporting world, due to a glorious baseball career. The former New York Yankees captain played for two decades and retired with 5 World Series titles to his credit. But given his performances, there is no dip in his aura and stardom. Though amidst all the consistency, there is a change in the life of the MLB legend. He is now a parent and is engaged in parenting duties.

Given that it is a different world for the ex-Yankee, he has to accept changes to fit into his new role. Although he was a distinct person on the baseball field, he is a changed man now. His supermodel wife, Hannah Jeter, who is helping him with parenting duties, shared this in an interview. And she focused on the change Jeter brought into his character to become a lovely father.

Hannah Jeter Shares That Derek Jeter Is Now a Man With Patience

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The New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter has been a man of commitment, dedication, and hard work. This was the reason behind his never-ending zeal to improve, even during the off-season. And because of it, he became a successful athlete in this competitive world. But amongst all the good, there was a negative in his character. But according to his wife, it has changed now after his fatherhood.

Hannah responded to the question from the host on how their parenthood has changed their lives. While addressing things that they now admire of each other as parents, she shared, “What impressed me the most is probably his patience because if you know him, he’s not a very patient person. But he has a lot of patience with our kids, so I think I’m not just saying this.”

Derek Jeter added more to it and said, “I think parents need to have a lot of patience because it’s especially when you have four.” This is certainly a change that is visible in Derek Jeter. Though the role has been challenging for him, he is trying to do well in the alternative universe.

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Jeter Talked About the Energy He Has to Counter as a Father

Jeter is a father of four kids, all aged under six. And because of it, they are full of energy and demand more effort. Because of this, the MLB legend has to be ready for all the challenges. It includes the continuous chatter, chorus, and attention. Although this differs from the chants at the Bronx stadium, Jeter has adapted to this alternative universe.

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He revealed this during one interview. Jeter also gave an insight into his new role and said he loves it. And he is trying to help them learn and adapt to new things, before starting their journey towards their dreams.
Given Jeter was a baseball player, he is ensuring that his kids follow the path of their interest and will only help them to accomplish that. And bringing patience into his character seems to be one part of it.

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