Former New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter broke the internet with his Twitter and Instagram debut after living away from the social media limelight for several years. Having a vast MLB fanbase, Derek garnered 111K followers on Instagram and 135.4K followers on Twitter within six hours of making the announcement.Jeter made a grand entry on Twitter by retweeting an old tweet from a fan, Jeffrey Guity.Derek Jeter@derekjeterLooks like I’ve officially run out of excuses. twitter.com/jeffguity/stat…Jeffrey Guity@jeffguityDerek Jeter has no excuse not to have a Twitter account by now888325977Derek Jeter has no excuse not to have a Twitter account by nowLooks like I’ve officially run out of excuses. twitter.com/jeffguity/stat…"Looks like I’ve officially run out of excuses." - @ Derek JeterOn Instagram, Derek said hello to his fans by posting a short video clip of himself.In the video Derek said, "What's up everyone? I am about to start a busy summer. So, I thought why not add a little more craziness and dive right in here. Now, what all I be posting? I guess, time will tell. But I am looking to share with you some of the projects I have on the way. Give you a taste what makes Miami home. And, highlight all the special work related to Turn 2 Foundation." View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"Let’s do this!" - @ Derek JeterJeter received a flood of welcoming comments on his first Instagram post, including one from his wife, Hannah Jeter."OK," Hannah wrote with three exclamation marks, one laughing emoji, and two high-fives.Hannah Jeter comments on Derek Jeter's first IG post."Ok !!! 😆🙌🙌" - @ Hannah JeterCurrently, Derek follows 12 people on Instagram and four people on Twitter.Derek's Following lists on Instagram and Twitter.Hannah Jeter also took to her Instagram account and posted a super adorable childhood picture of the 14-time All-Star. Hannah wittily captioned the photo, saying that Jeter still has time to make his mark as a social media influencer. Ironically, Derek has already been inspiring many for years. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"It’s never too late to be an influencer. You got this babe." - @ Hannah JeterDerek's path from playing Little League baseball at the age of five to becoming a New York Yankees superstar has been incredible. Even after retiring from MLB, his social media debut is causing a stir.Alex Rodriguez gives a hearty welcome to Derek Jeter on TwitterBoston Red Sox v New York YankeesAlex Rodriguez, a former teammate of Derek Jeter while playing for the New York Yankees, retweeted Jeter's first tweet and gave him a warm welcome.Alex Rodriguez@ARODWelcome to Twitter, Captain! #2 twitter.com/derekjeter/sta…Derek Jeter@derekjeterLooks like I’ve officially run out of excuses. twitter.com/jeffguity/stat…6922545Looks like I’ve officially run out of excuses. twitter.com/jeffguity/stat…Welcome to Twitter, Captain! #2 twitter.com/derekjeter/sta…"Welcome to Twitter, Captain!" - @Alex RodriguezExcited to see what Derek has in store for all the MLB fans out there. Hurry up and hit the follow buttons, guys!