11 Ways Derek Jeter Is Crushing Retirement

As if you need another reminder that Derek Jeter's life is better than yours, here it is.

While some spend retirement traveling and golfing, Jeter is, oh wait, he is actually traveling and golfing.

But unlike Average Joe, he's traveling with a supermodel and on the golf course with POTUS. Jeter also takes time out from relaxation to collect awards, work on new business ventures and just generally crush his post-baseball life. 

Here are 11 ways Derek Jeter's retirement, less than one year old, is already better than yours will ever be.

Attending the U.S. Open in Style

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Caroline Wozniacki is a senior editor for Jeter's Players' Tribune, and it apparently pays to have friends in high places. Jeter was a guest in the tennis star's player's box at the U.S. Open.

Appearing on 'SNL'...Again

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Jeter hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live back in 2001, from which many will remember the hilarious "Yankee Wives" skit.

Well, he relived those glory days in retirement, appearing on the "SNL 40th Anniversary Special" with Peyton Manning.

Dating the 'SI' Cover Girl

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Jeter has a long history of dating beautiful women, and retirement is no exception.

In fact, he began dating supermodel Hannah Davis while he was still playing, and the two appear to be going strong during his retirement. Jeter brought the Sports Illustrated cover model to the Met Gala and the ESPY Awards.

Traveling

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Because it's retirement, it's no surprise travel is involved. Jeter has been jet setting—namely to Italy, with girlfriend Hannah Davis, and Japan, to participate in a charity baseball event with former teammate Hideki Matsui.

Collecting All of the Awards

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Jeter racked up some serious championship bling during his playing career, and the awards haven't stopped in retirement.

He received the Icon Award at the ESPYs in July and, shortly thereafter, the Legend Award at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

His No. 2 is sure to be retired by the New York Yankees at some point as well.

Rick Rolling His Fans

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In a recent Q&A, published on his Players' Tribune website, Jeter showed off a newfound respect for internet memes, or at least one meme, anyway.

Jeter, who notoriously avoids opening his own social media accounts, baited readers into clicking a link for his (supposed) new Twitter page. Poor saps who fell for it were taken to a YouTube video of "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley.

That's Rick Rolling, folks. 

Honoring His Friends at Yankee Stadium

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The New York Yankees have not yet retired Jeter's No. 2, but since his own playing days ended, former teammates Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte have all received the honor. Jeter was on hand for all three ceremonies, much to the delight of Yankee fans in the stands.

Still Helping the Yankees Win

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While Jeter was at Yankee Stadium supporting his pals in August, he had a chat with the man who replaced him (as much as anyone really can) as the New York Yankees' primary shortstop, Didi Gregorius.

Gregorius had been slumping, but Jeter told him to "keep up the good work." According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Gregorius said, "He's a great guy, everybody knows that. I talked to him a little bit about everything. He just said relax and play the game, just keep going forward."

The new Yankee shortstop smacked two doubles that day, helping the team to a win over the Cleveland Indians.

Hustling Obama in Golf

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You know you're a big deal when you get to play golf with the President of the United States. You know you're a huge deal when he later says you "hustled" him on the course.

At a recent fundraiser in Las Vegas, Obama recounted for Edward-Isaac Dovere of Politico a story about playing golf with Jeter in November.

He explained the hustle: "It was clearly a set up, because when we got to the practice range, he was shanking balls everywhere. I said, 'You play golf Derek?' And he said, 'I just started two weeks ago.'"

Jeter got 30 strokes and the last laugh.

Working with His Foundation

Jeter started the Turn 2 Foundation during his rookie season in 1996. In addition to other charitable endeavors, such as the event in Japan, Jeter has continued work with Turn 2 in retirement.

For instance, he recently joined students in Albany, New York, for the foundation's Social Change Project. DJ Eberle of the Saratogian reported Jeter said, "It's something we’re extremely proud of as a foundation and give our leaders an opportunity to learn about other communities and spread the word (about) some of our core values to others."

Business Endeavors

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Before he even retired, Jeter launched Jeter Publishing, a subset of Simon & Schuster, and published a children's book, The Contract. In retirement, he released a second book, Jeter Unfiltered, which (very uncharacteristically for him) reveals a behind-the-scenes look into his everyday life.

Jeter also launched the Players’ Tribune, a vehicle through which athletes can communicate directly with fans. Dozens (if not more) athletes have contributed, including Kobe Bryant, Danica Patrick and Russell Wilson.

He also dreams of owning a baseball team one day, and, let's face it, he probably will.