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Derek Jeter continues to enthrall baseball fans, albeit in a different role from his 20-year playing career. The iconic shortstop made his analyst debut for FOX Sports a few days ago and has got fans hyped up. Most recently, a top New York Yankees moment involving Jeter resurfaced shortly after his FOX debut. 

Although the former Yankees captain has been retired for nearly a decade, the fanfare surrounding him has hardly died down. In fact, it can be said that supporters are clamoring to see him on TV. A highlight for the Bronx Bombers recently resurfaced after 21 years and Jeter was a part of it. 

Derek Jeter helped the Yankees achieve a rare All-Star game feat

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For most MLB teams, having one player at the All-Star game is a cause for celebration, while only the top teams boast more representatives. But in 2002, the Yankees, along with Derek Jeter, matched a rare feat. An Instagram handle, nyyhistory, shared the video from a past with a caption spilling the Yankees’ breaking Chicago White Sox record.

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Yanks became the first team since 1956 to have 4 infielders and a catcher on the All-Star roster together. It included first baseman Jason Giambi, second baseman Alfonso Soriano, third baseman Robin Ventura, shortstop Jeter, and catcher Jorge Posada on the All-Star roster. 

 

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This was a massive moment for Jeter and his teammates as they achieved a historic feat. But now, the Yankees’ former captain has embarked on a new journey and fans are excited to see more of him. Jeter shared the next chapter of his analyst role, despite harsh feedback from a top sports commentator.

Jeter is looking forward to the All-Star game!

Derek Jeter’s contract with FOX Sports is special, as he only works on specific events and games. The MLB London Series was his debut and his next chapter is the All-Star game. This is a big moment as the 14-time All-Star will attend the Midsummer Classic in a new role. It will be interesting to see him at the All-Star game this year given his storied history and big moments in it.

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The Yankees’ big All-Star 2002 moment has resurfaced and Derek Jeter was front and center. What do you think about this achievement of the Bombers from 21 years ago?