Derek Jeter joins social media, asks fans to take it easy on him: ‘I’m new to this’

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Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter has joined social media. 

On Tuesday, Jeter debuted his Instagram account and sent his first tweet from his Twitter account. 

Derek Jeter poses with his plaque during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sept. 8, 2021, in Cooperstown, New York.  (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

"What’s up everyone? I’m about to start a busy summer so I thought, hey why not add a little more craziness and dive right in here? Now, what all will I be posting? I guess time will tell, but I am looking forward to sharing with you some of the projects I have on the way," Jeter said in his first Instagram video. "I’ll give you a taste of what Miami makes home, I’m going to highlight the really special work we’re doing at the Turn 2 Foundation and more. But, take it easy on me. I’m new to this."

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Jeter created the "Turn 2 Foundation" in 1996 with his father, with the mission to turn kids away from drugs and alcohol while steering them toward a healthy lifestyle. 

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter speaks during the Baseball Hall of Fame news conference, Jan. 22, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Jeter's wife, Hannah Jeter, appeared to have some fun with her husband's new social media presence, posting a photo of Jeter as a baby to Instagram. 

"It's never too late to be an influencer," Hannah Jeter posted to Instagram. "You got this babe."

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Jeter also got in on the Twitter action, responding to a tweet Tuesday morning. 

Jeter then showed his humorous side,