‘You Get Excited Just Watching Him Warm-Up’- Way Before Derek Jeter’s Meteoric Rise in Baseball, New York Yankees’ Scout Foresaw His Greatness

Even though he does not play anymore, Derek Jeter will be the pride of the New York Yankees for his remarkable contribution to the game. So remarkable that it puts him in the same league as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Mickey Mantle.

Way before Jeter became an MLB sensation, the New York Yankees’ scout knew that their shortstop is not an ordinary MLB player. Even when Jeter was playing at the high school level, the Yankees scout had declared him as a future All-Star.

The Yankees scout knew what lay ahead of Derek Jeter

Per a report going viral on the internet, the scout predicted Derek Jeter’s illustrious future. Notably, Jeter was in his Kalamazoo High School at that time. But his dedication to the sport and remarkable playing style was enough to impress the Yankees’ scout.

Taking to Twitter, Cut4 shared Jeter’s high school scouting report. In which one can see his playing style in detail. The report said he could be a premium-level shortstop in major league games.

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“This guy is special. You get excited just watching him warm up. All-Star Potential as SS (shortstop) at ML (major league) level… Ability to play premium position at ML (major league) level,” said the report.

Now, fast forward to 2020, Dick Groch, who scouted Derek Jeter, said he knew the Kalamazoo boy would be an exceptional player. Such was the unique talent Jeter possessed.

“I knew he was gonna be successful. But this definition of success needs to be rewritten,” Groch said to John Niyo of The Detroit News after MLB announced a Hall of Fame induction for the Yankees legend.

Will the Yankees ever find the perfect heir for Jeter?

Derek Jeter was not the best player in the ballparks. But he was extremely good at leading the team and had the guts to take a tough call if needed. He was a born leader who handled every situation like a pro.

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And if looking at the current Yankees squad, only Aaron Judge has come close to him in the last eight years. However, it is also a pity that Judge might not be a Yankee after the current season, as he will be a free agent.

Who do you think can replace Derek Jeter at the Pinstripes clubhouse?