?I Almost Jumped…?: Yankees Legend Derek Jeter Showed Rare Startled Side Moments Before Astros? Crucial?Game?3?ALCS?Win

Unexpected events, sounds, or activities often startle people. As they come unexpectedly, they often catch people off-guard, revealing their weak side. Even athletes are not an exception. Sudden loud sounds can even frighten them for moments. A similar incident recently occurred in the Fox Sports studio during the ALCS Game 3 that opened up a rare side of Derek Jeter‘s character.

As the MLB Postseason is progressing, the MLB analysts have a busy schedule. Tuesday’s ALCS game was crucial for the Houston Astros, and they snatched their first victory against the Texas Rangers. However, before this celebration, MLB enthusiasts witnessed another funny incident inside the Fox Sports studio that entertained all the analysts.

Derek Jeter’s startling reaction sparked amusement in two MLB icons

Captain Clutch is one of the calmest MLB players of all time. He mostly hid his expressions well and never really broke off his image. However, there are moments when Jeter even gets scared. A recent example can be the latest Fox Sports episode, where the former Yankees captain got startled because of fireworks.

The event took place just before the Astros’ first ALCS game win. After two defeats, they were fighting to win the third one, and Jeter was giving his comments on the game. The incident unfolded like the MLB icon was on the midway of his speech, and a firecracker blasted. The legend immediately stopped and, with a smile, said, “I almost jumped off the stage!”?This incident, however, entertained the other two MLB legends. Both of them had a sound laugh over this comment.

The Fox Sports studio is a place where the three MLB icons celebrate their friendship. However, they never really stepped back on pranking each other. So, this was not the first time Jeter got startled in the studio. He had another incident on his first day.

David Ortiz’s special welcome gift to Derek Jeter

David “Big Papi” Ortiz is one of the most lively MLB analysts on Fox Sports. He and A-Rod used to share the screen before Jeter joined. However, on his first day, the former Yankees captain received a gift that he never expected. The Red Sox legend planned a perfect prank on him. That was another startling moment when Jeter received the Red Sox jersey with his name written and immediately threw it.

After Jeter’s reaction, the Red Sox player, with a burst of laughter, said, “Come on man, that’s a gift.”?Though Jeter also enjoyed it, he still said he wouldn’t come back and bid goodbye.

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These incidents prove the friendship of the trio. Their bond is unbreakable. Though they have played with and against each other their whole life, their off-field friendship is beyond everything. What do you make of the latest hilarious segment that ensued between Jeter and his fellow pundits? Let us know in the comments section below.

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