Geron Sands, Chisholm's stepfather, will be throwing pitches to the star in the Home Run Derby. Sands has played a role in Chisholm's development as a player, even throwing to him in past (and smaller) home run events.

After making his second career All-Star appearance, Jazz Chisholm Jr. finally got a shot at the Home Run Derby. But things didn’t go as planned for the Yankees star. At Truist Park, Chisholm managed to hit just three home runs in the opening round.

On the back of now-second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s two home runs and four RBIs, the Yankees beat the Mariners 9-6. It marked his second multi-homer game of the season and first since March 30. Chisholm, who hit a career-high 24 homers last season, has been a home run machine lately, with seven in the past 12 games to give him 17 this season.

When Jazz Chisholm Jr. is present, fireworks generally aren’t far behind him. The Yankees infielder could make parking a car look entertaining. But Monday night at Truist Park, the Bahamas product was unable to find the power spark that netted him 17 homers before the All-Star break,

The field for the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby underwent a late-hour change Saturday, as Matt Olson of the host Atlanta Braves was announced as a replacement for teammate Ronald Acuña Jr., who will no longer participate.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a rough night at the Home Run Derby, but those scrolling through X after his outing are likely having a laughter-filled night. Social media had some major jokes after Chisholm hit just three home runs in the derby, eliminating him in the first round.