Derek Jeter Says Being a Girl Dad Is the 'Absolute Best': 'More Than I Ever Could've Imagined'

Photo: Richard Buxo / SplashNews.com Derek Jeteris embracing — and loving — his role as agirl dad! While chatting with PEOPLE on the red carpet of the 25th annualTurn 2 Foundationdinner at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday evening, the 47-year-old athlete raved about his two daughters and how they make every day special. “My girls are the absolute best,” Jeter told PEOPLE exclusively. “You know, you hear it before you have kids, people will tell you, ‘Oh, wait until you have your own,’ but it really is true.

Derek Jeter Says His Family 'Is Doing Great' in Miami After Retirement: 'Couldn't Be More Blessed'

Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Derek Jeteris opening up about dad life! After making his social media debut Tuesday, the former New York Yankees shortstop shared some updates about his life after retirement during a Q&A session with his followers via hisInstagram Story. “The family is doing great,” he said. “Three girls, almost 5, 3 and 6 months. So pray for me man.” “We’re down here in Miami, love Miami. Been here for the last five years.

Derek Jeter Says Pregnant Wife Hannah 'Has a Great Deal of Patience with Me'

Life is good for Yankees legend Derek Jeter, his wife,Sports Illustratedmodel Hannah Jeter, and their 15-month-old daughter Bella — but the Miami Marlins CEO definitely faces the challenges of balancing work and home, just like anyone else. Speaking to PEOPLE at Bar Bevy Miami to celebratehis cover story inOcean Drive Magazine, Jeter, 44, said of making it all work, “My wife deserves a lot of credit. She has been an unbelievable mother, she has a great deal of patience — not only with my daughter, but with me.

Derek Jeter Says Taylor Swift's Romance with Travis Kelce 'Puts the Sports World in the Spotlight' (Exclusive)

Derek Jeter, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.Photo:Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images; Gotham/GC Images Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images; Gotham/GC Images Derek Jeteris rooting for “Traylor!” While chatting with PEOPLE about aceremony to unveil new baseball and softball fields for young athletesat his alma mater,Kalamazoo Central High Schoolin Michigan, the famed athlete, 49, also opens up aboutTaylor Swift’s romance withTravis Kelceand how it is linking the entertainment and sports worlds. Noting that he thinks “sports and music have been intertwined for a long, long time,” Jeter says, “In that sense, I don’t think it’s anything new.

Derek Jeter Says There Were Topics 'I'm Unwilling to Cross' During Filming of ESPN Docuseries

Former New York Yankees superstarDerek Jeterhas built a successful career in the public eye while doing his best to keep as much of it private — until now. In his new ESPN docuseries,The Captain, thefather of threesat down for the first time to tell the story of his rise to the top of the MLB. But, despite his candidness, Jeter admits there were certain things he didn’t feel comfortable sharing.