Connor Scott played shortstop in little league and one of his idols was Derek Jeter.

Scott moved to the outfield as he got older but never stopped admiring him.

On Monday night, soon after he heard the Marlins had drafted him with the 13th pick in the first round, Scott got to speak to his boyhood idol.

“It was kind of eye-opening,” Scott said. “Derek Jeter, with the reputation he has being such a great leader and being able to go play for him.”

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