When Yankees’ New ‘Jeter’ First Met His Hero Derek Jeter

From every signing this off-season, it seems the New York Yankees have learned their lesson. Having signed multiple players, the 27-time champions continue to add more options for the future. Their latest signing of an infielder and Boston Red Sox prospect, Jeter Downs on waiver is a prime example. But, given his Red Sox allegiance, this signing can be seen as a complete contrast. However, that’s not the case, all thanks to the shadows of Derek Jeter on the new signing from the past.

Given, his impactful career, Jeter became an admirable figure beyond the Pinstripes. It seems Downs was also part of that group that cherished Captain Clutch, being on the rival squad. The story from Yankees ‘new’ Jeter’s memory lane of meeting his hero affirms the same. A perfect ending!

First Meeting With His Hero: Jeter Downs’s Core Memory From the Past

It seems the New York Yankees are made for the Jeters. After Derek, another Jeter is about to start his Bronx journey. Reportedly, it happened after after Jeter Downs joined New York from Washington. Though the move looks surprising, it was bound to happen due to Downs’ long admiration for the Yankees, even after fate took him to Boston.

According to MLB.com, the 25-year-old has lived as a Yankee, due to Derek Jeter after being named after him by his mother, even though his father is a Red Sox fan. It was a start that no one imagined, it got a perfect ending when Downs met with the longtime hero while driving. He revealed, “We’re in traffic. My brother sees this Range Rover pulling up. He was like, ‘Oh my God, is that Jeter?’ He honks, and I wave at him.”

Later on, he called Raul Ibañez to introduce him to Derek. However, his first formal meeting came when he spoke with Jeter via FaceTime during a Miami Marlins event. Recounting it, Downs shared, “I’ve idolized him my whole life. It was finally good to meet him and talk to him a little bit. It was definitely special.” Now, he has all it covered being the latest Yankees, and can meet Jeter often. However, his priority will be to repeat what the Captain Clutch did in the Bronx.

A Big Opportunity: Downs Will Look To Repeat What Derek Jeter Did With the New York Yankees

Derek Jeter is the synonym for the New York Yankees due to his outstanding contribution in five World Series titles. Thus, repeating his performance is a big ask. However, Jeter Downs will look to make his hero proud by doing that. For that, he has to repeat outings at the Bronx in the past.

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Notably, his first home run came against the Yankees only. He then recorded his first big league hit and RBI with the Red Sox. Now, he will be tasked to do the same in Pinstripes. Will he be able to do that? Let us know in the comments.

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