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Derek Jeter Returns for Yankees Old Timer's Day

 

One could say that if the original iteration of Yankee Stadium was the "House that Ruth Built," the third iteration of The Stadium is "The House that Jeter Built."

Derek Jeter returns to Yankee Stadium. Sept 9, 2023. Getty Images.
 

The Captain marked his return to the Bronx in Yankee pintstripes for the first time in nine years (NINE YEARS?!?! Where does it go?) as the 1998 New York Yankees were honored at the 75th annual Old Timer's Day in the Bronx.

 Of course,the crowd went nuts as Jeter was introduced by play-by-play announcer Michael Kay. Yankees fans were so loud they drowned out Bob Shepherd's always chilling, "Now batting. Number 2. Derek. Jeter. Number 2."


 The Yankees former Captain later reflected on celebrating 25 years since the Bronx Bombers famed 1998 squad that won a record 125 games including the World Series, a sweep of the San Diego Padres. 

There was even this cool moment when Jeter met Milwaukee Brewers' short stop Willy Adames, who grew up idolizing Jeter as a kid. To say Adames was excited would be an understatement.

Of course Jeter also gave time to current Yankees Shortstop Anthony Volpe, taking a photo op with the rookie, who is completing a solid rookie year in 2023. 

"He's gonna get better, it comes with experience," Jeter said of Volpe who is completing his rookie year in the Bronx. "Have fun. What I told young players when they come up, it's just more people in the stands. Enjoy yourself and get better everyday. Bottom line is you gotta win."


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