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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Clinches Final Spot in 2025 Home Run Derby

His 10 homers in 31 games following a five-week injury layoff convinced MLB to complete the Derby field with the Yankees infielder.

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Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. was a late addition to the home run derby.

Overview

  • MLB announced Chisholm as the eighth and final participant in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby to be held July 14 at Atlanta’s Truist Park.
  • He becomes the first Yankees player selected for the Derby since Aaron Judge’s appearance and win in 2017.
  • Since returning from the injured list on June 3, Chisholm has slashed .316/.388/.640 with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs in 31 games, including a two-homer night against the Mariners.
  • Chisholm joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Byron Buxton, Oneil Cruz, Junior Caminero and Brent Rooker in an eight-player field of premier sluggers.
  • Manager Aaron Boone backed Chisholm’s participation as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity and the infielder said his stepfather, Geron Sands, will pitch to him in the Derby.