MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter Opened Up About His ‘Biggest Fear’ in Life Before He Became a 5-Time World Series Champ

An icon, a leader, a fine shortstop, and an excellent team man, Derek Jeter, was a rare breed in baseball. Having played the game for over two decades for the same franchise, Jeter is one of the rare athletes who have the luxury of calling themselves a one-team man.

He did not hit big home runs very often and despite that, Jeter remained the most important part of the Yankees clubhouse. Jeter’s competitive mindset is not a secret. This was something that helped him achieve the pinnacle of the game.

Not many people are might be aware, but long before Jeter became the Derek Jeter; he feared something that he became a pro while playing in the Bronx.

The Yankees legend Derek Jeter hated to speak in front of people

Recently, the former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter appeared on Angie Martinez’s podcast, where he discussed his personal and professional life in detail. While doing so, Jeter also discussed his biggest fear.

The MLB Hall of Famer said before joining the Pinstripes in the 90s, he would hate to speak in front of people. It was his biggest fear. Jeter also revealed he would hesitate to read even a school presentation in front of his parents.

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“When I was younger, my biggest fear… first of all, my biggest fear in life is being unprepared. My biggest fear is being unprepared, but I hated it speaking in front of people…,” Derek Jeter said.

Jeter: A Yankees icon

Derek Jeter has become a symbolic figure for The Bronx Bombers. While playing for over two decades, Jeter helped the Yankees win five championships in Major League Baseball. Although the Yankees were already a heavyweight in MLB, Jeter’s arrival brought the lost glories to the Bronx.

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His legacy is so big that even after eight years of his retirement, the Yankees have not found his replacement. Who do you think could be the perfect replacement for Derek Jeter in the Bronx?