Mike Trout Once Recalled an Awkward Derek Jeter Moment Long Before Becoming the Highest Paid MLB Player in History

Derek Jeter and Mike Trout are two of the biggest names in the sport of baseball. While the retired Jeter dominated the baseball diamond in the yesteryears, the active Trout is still a major force to reckon with. Trout made his entry into MLB when Jeter was in the last stages of his baseball career.

Even though Jeter played only for the Yankees, he was an inspiration for the young baseball stars. And during an interview in 2018, Trout recalled a rather awkward moment he had with the Yankees legend. 

When talking about Trout, in 2019, Trout’s contract with the Angels made him the largest-paid player in MLB history. But by the time Trout began to build his legacy, Jeter already became a legend of the sport. It was the regular MLB season of 2011 when both iconic players first met each other. Trout was a rookie playing through his debut MLB season, while Jeter was a stalwart and a commendable presence. So Trout, being a fan, asked Jeter for his autograph, mid-game. 

Interestingly, both Jeter and Trout are native-born of New Jersey. In his much younger years, Trout grew up idolizing Jeter. Therefore, the Angels slugger couldn’t get beyond his Jeter fandom when he met his baseball hero. The time and place held no significance at the moment for Trout.

A weird moment with Derek Jeter on the field for Mike Trout  

Mike Trout was fortunate enough to share the field with his idol, Derek Jeter on numerous occasions, although as opponents. So in their first game against each other, Trout wasted no time to request for Jeter’s autograph. The star-struck Trout was standing at second base and he asked shortstop Jeter if he could sign a ball. Trout later reminisced about the incident at the Dan Patrick Show in 2018.

Speaking at the interview, Trout said, “I think I was on second base when I asked him, ‘If I send a ball over, can you sign it?’ I rolled into second when I first met him. It’s like a blur now. I don’t even remember what I said because I was so nervous and so starstruck.” 

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According to Trout, Jeter replied, saying, “I’ll sign the ball. I’ll send the ball over.” Moreover, Jeter even gave an autographed ball to Trout after the series ended.

The mighty MLB careers of the two iconic players 

Jeter made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees, back in 1995. He loyally continued his role as the shortstop until his retirement in 2014. During his playing ventures, he became a 14-time All-Star player who also won five World Series championships. Considering his immense contribution to the game, MLB honored Jeter with the Baseball Hall Of Fame induction.

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Whereas, Trout made his MLB debut in 2011 for the Los Angeles Angels, a team he is still playing for. He rapidly gained prominence as a tearaway slugger and razor-sharp fielder. Trout is a 10-time All-Star, still searching for his first World Series ring.