- ABC News
- July 15, 2022
Nearly five months after stepping down as CEO of the Miami Marlins, Derek Jeter indicated he would be open to a return to baseball in some capacity. The Hall of Fame shortstop and New York Yankees legend discussed his baseball future, among other topics, during an interview with ESPN's Hannah Storm ahead of the Monday premiere of the seven-part ESPN docuseries "The Captain." "I love the game. I really do love the game," Jeter told Storm when asked if he wants to stay involved with the sport. "I think it's the greatest game in the world. So yeah, at some point, I'm sure I'll do something." Jeter, who won five World Series rings during an illustrious 20-year career with the Yankees, joined the Bruce Sherman-led group that purchased the Marlins from Jeffrey Loria for $1.2 billion in September 2017. Jeter was given a stake of 4% in the franchise -- a stake he gave up with his departure -- but was tasked with running business and baseball operations. In four full...