The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Derek Jeter joins The Herd
Oct 28, 2025
Derek Jeter, the legendary five-time World Series champion and 14-time All-Star, joins to break down the nuances of clutch performance. He discusses Freddie Freeman’s impressive postseason consistency and reflects on the exceptional talent of Shohei Ohtani, praising his dual-threat abilities. Jeter shares insights on underdogs emerging in crucial moments and the evolving dynamics between starters and bullpens in today’s game. With a nod to the emotional weight of playoff experiences, he emphasizes the simplification of focus necessary for success in high-stakes situations.
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Consistency Equals Clutch Performance
- Derek Jeter notes Freddie Freeman maintains the same approach in regular season and postseason, making success unsurprising.
- Consistency and treating every game like a regular game underpin Freeman's clutch performance.
Role Clarity Lifts Players
- Derek Jeter explains role clarity in strong teams lets fringe players perform in big moments.
- Surrounding professionals allows players to focus on small roles and produce unexpectedly in pressure.
Ohtani's Two-Way Rarity
- Jeter and Colin agree Shohei Ohtani excels both as hitter and pitcher, a rare two-way dominance.
- His combination of elite pitching and elite hitting makes him historically unique in modern team sports.