Derek Jeter’s experience as executive director of the Miami Marlins has come to an end this Monday when the former Major League Baseball player and immortal announced his resignation from the position he had held since 2017.
“Today I am announcing that the Miami Marlins and I have officially ended our relationship and I will no longer be an executive director or shareholder of the club,” Jeter explained in a statement. posted on his social networks.
The historical Yankees star pointed out as one of the reasons for his departure the differences between the vision of the road to be followed by the group, which is not in line with his ideals. “That said, the vision for the future of the franchise is different from the one I signed on to lead. Now is the right time for me to step aside when a new season begins,” the statement says.
Jeter, who led the Yankees to five World Series titles during his playing career, highlights the commitment he took from make the Marlins a competitive team upon arrival at the franchise in 2017, as part of the company that acquired the rights to the team that year.
“Five years ago we had the vision to change the Marlins franchise and, as CEO, I am proud to put my name and reputation on the line to make our plan a reality. Through hard work, trust and responsibility, we transformed all aspects of the franchise, reshaping the workforce and developing a long-term strategic plan”, he said.
Although the Marlins managed to advance to the ‘playoffs’ in the shortened campaign of the year 2020, the general results of the group were not the best, showing a tendency to reduce the payroll and generally betting on talent developed or obtained through trades.
In his words, Jeter leaves the door open to continue working in Major League Baseball.