Derek Jeter, the Hall of Fame shortstop for the Yankees, resigned on Monday as the chief executive of the Miami Marlins, ending an ambitious second career after four and a half years in charge of one of baseball’s most vexing franchises.
In a statement, Jeter said he would no longer serve as an investor or a shareholder with the Marlins. He held a 4 percent stake as part of a group that paid $1.2 billion for the franchise in 2017. The group was led by Bruce Sherman, a wealth-management executive from New York.
“We had a vision five years ago to turn the Marlins franchise around, and as C.E.O., I have been proud to put my name and reputation on the line to make our plan a reality,” Jeter’s statement said.
“Through hard work, trust and accountability, we transformed every aspect of the franchise, reshaping the work force and developing a long-term strategic plan for success. That said, the vision for the future of the franchise is different than the one I signed up to lead. Now is the right time for me to step aside as a new season begins.”