Derek Jeter is stepping down from the Marlins.
The Yankees Corridor of Famer was the CEO and minority proprietor of the group since 2017.
“We had a imaginative and prescient 5 years in the past to show the Marlins franchise round, and as CEO, I've been proud to place my title and repute on the road to make our plan a actuality,” Jeter stated in an announcement. “Via arduous work, belief and accountability, we remodeled each facet of the franchise, reshaping the workforce, and creating a long-term strategic plan for fulfillment.
“That stated, the imaginative and prescient for the way forward for the franchise is completely different than the one I signed as much as lead. Now could be the best time for me to step apart as a brand new season begins.”
The Marlins’ solely successful season in Jeter’s 5 years operating the membership got here within the COVID-shortened 2020 season, once they went 31-29 and received a playoff sequence earlier than being swept by the Braves within the NLDS.
Jeter bought 4% of the membership in 2017 with Bruce Sherman taking on as majority proprietor. Jeter, 47, was the face of the acquisition for the rebuilding group.
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