Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hits Three Home Runs in Underwhelming Derby Performance

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a disappointing debut in the 2025 Home Run Derby, hitting just three home runs in the opening round—the lowest total since the event adopted a timer format in 2015. Despite his struggles, which included numerous line drives and flyouts, Chisholm emphasized that he did not want to alter his swing for the contest and expressed a positive outlook, highlighting the personal significance of participating with his stepfather, Geron Sands, pitching to him. Fans and social media users were quick to criticize and joke about his performance, but Chisholm maintained he was happy not to have jeopardized his regular-season swing. His teammate Aaron Judge, a former Derby champion, supported him for prioritizing his own approach. Chisholm, the first Bahamian-born player in the Derby, has otherwise had a strong season with 17 home runs in 65 games, despite missing time due to injury. The event also underscored the growing impact of Bahamian baseball talent, with Sands playing a key role in Chisholm’s development and in fostering future prospects.