In this spot directed by Hudson Dusters of Greenpoint Pictures for BBDO New York, Major League Baseball (MLB) pays tribute to the impact and legacy that Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has had on baseball and, more importantly, young people. The commercial focuses on how baseball players at all levels are emulating the iconic playing style and mannerisms of Jeter who is about to retire from the game as a player.
The spot features a bevy of recognizable faces such as Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, Mo’ne Davis, the young female pitching sensation who captured America’s fancy during this year’s Little League World Series, Marquis Jackson and other RBI, Little League, high school and college players. The tagline is, “A model of greatness.”