“He’s Used to It, But..”- A Rare Shoot Once Exposed New York Yankees Great Derek Jeter’s Innate Fear

Are you really a true New Yorker if you don’t miss Derek Jeter at stop? Chants of ‘Jeter’ echoed throughout the Bronx as almost 50,000 people stared at the box, with a sense of security, as the clutch specialist had arrived. Mr. November’s expected entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame was simply a testament to the kind of emotion he nurtured and triggered every time someone thought of him. But the same Derek Jeter, who never struggled to perform in front of the largest possible in the park, physically feared big crowds.

Sounds surprising, doesn’t it?

In a New York Magazine piece titled “Derek Jeter Opens the Door,” the shortstop’s photographer, Christopher Anderson narrates the story of the fearless and great Captain Clutch, known for his ability to sponge pressure, struggling against a large crowd.

Derek Jeter – a clutch specialist who feared crowds?

While shooting a Gatorade ad on the street amongst New Yorkers, Christopher Anderson, who perpetually pushed Jeter to interact with his fans, managed to grab a picture of the Yankees superstar. He narrated the story behind the picture and spoke about Jeter’s fear of crowds, which also drove him away from the New York subway.

Anderson, while describing the picture, and the five-time World Champion’s fear of getting mobbed, said, “They were filming a Gatorade commercial outside the stadium. People just started gathering around when they saw Jeter.”

However, despite hitting before a 50,000-capacity Yankee Stadium even on an odd day, Jeter wasn’t comfortable with a large crowd.

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In fact, Captain Clutch feared crowds. And in continuation of the description of the picture, Anderson said, “He’s used to it, but crowds make him nervous because people mob him. He’s a no-fuss guy, and so even with all the fame, there’s something about him that still feels a little ‘What’s all the fuss about?’

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What do you think about Captain Clutch’s fear of crowds? Was it strange for someone who grew to fame in the most popular and largely adored franchise in the history of major league sports? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!