MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Marlins CEO Derek Jeter fell one vote shy of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame.
The longtime New York Yankees captain appeared on 396 of 397 ballots cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
Hall of Famer at the helm.
Congratulations to our CEO, Derek Jeter! pic.twitter.com/0MOSipVKon
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) January 21, 2020
Marlins Principal Owner Bruce Sherman issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the entire Miami Marlins organization, I congratulate Derek on his election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.