MLB Legend Derek Jeter Once Amused a Sellout Crowd With His 'Black or White' Winning Mentality

MLB Legend Derek Jeter Once Amused a Sellout Crowd With His ‘Black or White’ Winning Mentality

May 1, 2023 | 4:07 PM EDT

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Wins and losses are part of the game. It comes to the different mentalities and how they approach them. In the modern period, there is a shift in the approach of the players. It is common to see players and managers focusing on the positives irrespective of the outcome of the season. Something similar happened during the press meet in the NBA when Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks reacted sharply to the question of failure. He explained that it is not about failure and added that it is more about the positives to take and learn from to perform better in the future.

But looking back, we have seen a different approach from the MLB legend Derek Jeter. Jeter is known for his grit and determination. Certainly the same has helped him reach great heights in his career. Any idea what the Yankees legend said about winning and losing? Read more to know!

Derek Jeter once shares his thoughts on the Wins and Losses during his career

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Almost everyone can agree that the question, “What is success?” has been put in front of different players in the past. Notably, everyone has their own definition of success. But when it comes down to the New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter, who preferred to be on the winning side no matter what. And it was only his hunger that made him a stalwart of the sport.

Here is what Jeter said on the same when he was asked about it during his playing days.

The MLB legend had a strong take on rating losing and said, “I just, I don’t. I’ve never understood it, you know. Well, it felt it feels better because we made it to the World Series and lost. Why does it feel better?”

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Jeter also shared his thoughts on the misery and said, ” It’s tough. You play to win. Yeah, in anything. If you want to race me down the street, I’m going to beat you because it’s that. It’s black and white for me, You know, I don’t think you’re happy finishing second or happy getting to a World Series.

It is not that players in this generation do not want to win championships, but when it comes to mentality, probably no one will come close to the Pinstripes legend. And his drive to success is what made him lead the Bronx Bombers to five championships during his playing career.

What do you all think of the same? Do share your response in the comments below!

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