Yankees legend is Twins shortstop’s ‘favorite player,’ so he did his best impersonation

Twins shorstop payed homage to his favorite player in first Yankee Stadium game

Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in New York. When Twins shortstop Royce Lewis stepped into the batter’s box for his first Yankee Stadium at-bat on Tuesday, he resembled his favorite player, Yankees icon Derek Jeter.

With his legs in a wide, athletic stance, he leaned his baseball bat up against the plate, holding the brim of his cap as he got his feet in their proper place. Then, he held his hand up to the home plate umpire before finally getting set, ready to receive the pitch.

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