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New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter has a serious hot take at the World Baseball Classic days before the 2026 MLB season begins. The all-time great shortstop got in on a hotly-contested conversation that’s transpired during the WBC. Many baseball stars have discussed the importance of the tournament in comparison to winning a World Series.
MORE: MLB star Bryce Harper shows pure class after USA’s World Baseball Classic loss However, Jeter is making his thoughts perfectly clear after winning five World Series titles with the Yankees organization in the 1990s and 2000s. During the WBC final broadcast on Fox, Jeter took a major shot at those players and fans saying the World Baseball Classic is more significant. Derek Jeter on the comparisons between the WBC and World Series: “I think the people that say it's bigger than the World Series never played in a World Series” pic.
twitter. com/OZ1bGBUfOI — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 17, 2026 Derek Jeter weighs in on WBC vs World Series debate Throughout the competition, it’s been clear that MLB stars such as Paul Skenes, Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper have been completely invested in Team USA’s success. However, Jeter isn’t buying into the hype of the tournament just yet.
“I think the people that say it’s bigger than the World Series never played in a World Series,” Jeter bluntly stated ahead of Venezuela’s WBC victory. In Jeter’s defense, all three of the top stars on America’s squad haven’t won a World Series championship. Meanwhile, the ex-Yankees star had one of the most successful careers any baseball has ever accomplished while in New York.
Respect Bryce Harper congratulated players from Team Venezuela following their #WorldBaseballClassic championship win pic. twitter. com/pnAdx94oi2 — World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 18, 2026 Harper, in particular, demonstrated pure class after losing to Venezuela when he congratulated the entire squad on their historic win.