Already heading to the Midsummer Basic, Jazz Chisholm Jr. would like to tackle an even bigger function when Atlanta hosts All-Star festivities subsequent week.
The Yankees’ third second baseman instructed a few reporters that he could be open to collaborating within the House Run Derby on July 14. Nevertheless, he hasn’t acquired an invite but.
“I think I’d have some fun doing it,” Chisholm stated. “I’d probably do it. They gotta ask me, though.”
Chisholm is just not your prototypical energy hitter, however he did enter Tuesday’s contest towards the Mariners with 15 residence runs this season. That put him in a tie for thirty ninth place within the majors, however the infielder posted that whole over simply 59 video games and 212 at-bats after lacking a few month with an indirect pressure.
Extra not too long ago, Chisholm has been coping with a sore shoulder, however he stated it’s bothered him extra within the area than on the plate.
With Chisholm voicing his curiosity within the derby, solely 5 out of eight spots have been stuffed. As of Tuesday evening, Seattle’s Cal Raleigh, Minnesota’s Byron Buxton, Washington’s James Wooden, Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. and Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz had been the one official commits.
Whereas Main League Baseball has but to ask Chisholm concerning the derby — the league workplace added the colourful character to the American League All-Star roster — the left-handed swinger already is aware of who his pitcher will probably be if he’s invited. That might be Geron Sands, his stepdad and longtime mentor.
“He’s been coaching me from when I was a baby, so we’ve talked about it,” Chisholm stated. “Like, ‘Yeah, you’re gonna be my Home Run Derby thrower when I get to the league.’”
Chisholm, reflecting on these recollections, then added, “I used to hit bombs as a kid, bro.”
Maybe he’ll as an grownup in Atlanta subsequent week, too.
Initially Printed: July 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT
