“You Just Called Me a Bad Son”- Derek Jeter Playfully Hit Back at a Reporter For Doubting His Parents’ Treatment in Yankee Stadium in 2021

Former shortstop Derek Jeter is known for his excellent game and leadership in the game. While playing in the ballparks, Jeter was someone who knew how to get things done in crunch situations. But little does anyone know about his other side. Yes! When Jeter was still a ballplayer, he once took a hilarious dig at a reporter when asked a certain question.

To the reporter’s dismay, Jeter hit back at the comments in such a way that he took every criticism toward him and got out of the situation with a smile on his face. Even in the toughest of situations, the Captain has never left his calm demeanor.

No one else could have handled it better than Derek Jeter:

The former Yankee has given uncountable interviews throughout his 20-year-long career with the New York Yankees. But in an interview with SI in 2008, when the reporter questioned Jeter’s ability to provide better seats in the ballpark for his parents, Captain Clutch answered smartly.

The reporter said, “I’ve always wondered why they’re not in the front row. You’re Derek Jeter. Can’t you get your parents front-row seats?” Jeter then went on to ask the reporter if he thought his parents did not have good seats. But when the reporter said that it would be good to see them in the front row, that’s when Jeter had to take a dig. 

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He said, “They like their seats right where they are. They’re only like five or six rows back.” Furthermore, he added, “(Laughing) You just called me a bad son, Jimmy.”

The former shortstop took it like a sport and moved on from the little dig at him with a laugh.

How is Jeter’s relationship with his parents?

Jeter’s father, Dr. Charles Jeter, is the reason why Derek Jeter chose to play baseball. Whenever Jeter gets asked about his successes as a ballplayer, he always credits his parents.

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Jeter’s father, who used to work as a substance abuse counselor, even left his service to work with Jeter at the ‘Turn2 Foundation.’ Their relationship has always been strong from the start. What is your take on Derek Jeter’s relationship with his father? Let us know in the comments below.