Derek Jeter statement on New York City Council candidate wasn't an endorsement

As it turns out, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter remains apolitical. On Monday afternoon, a statement was sent out on behalf of Jeter from the campaign of Ronnie Cho, who is running for city council in New York.

Then later Monday night, the campaign sent out a revised statement, saying that Jeter hadn't actually endorsed Cho - citing a "communications mix-up" that sent a statement out prematurely.

Jeter's "Turn 2" Foundation later sent out a revised statement to news outlets, including Paste BN Sports.

"Through his support of my Turn 2 Foundation, I've been lucky enough to get to know Ronnie Cho and the principles he stands for," the revised statement said.

"It's important for our youth to have role models who encourage them to make positive impacts on their communities and take actionable steps to effect social change. Ronnie has dedicated himself to exactly that, throughout his public and private sector career. He's making a real difference and is motivated to continue to do so to reach an even broader base."

Cho is running against seven candidates in Tuesday's Democratic primary for the District 2 seat, which covers Manhattan's Lower East Side. According to the Gotham Gazette, Cho raised about $133,000 as of a July campaign finance filing, second only to Carlina Rivera's $142,000.

Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation, which he started in 1996, said on its website that it has awarded more than $23 million to create and support signature programs that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and "Turn 2" healthy lifestyles.

Jeter is part of a group seeking Major League Baseball approval in its bid to buy the Miami Marlins.

Cho, who was President Barack Obama’s associate director of public engagement, said on the New York City candidate website that his top three issues are affordable rent, great public schools, and immigration.