Jazz Chisholm Jr. easily eliminated in first round of Home Run Derby
Briefly

Jazz Chisholm Jr. took part in the Home Run Derby at Truist Park, hoping to showcase his power. He did not practice and aimed to enjoy the event without overthinking. Despite his laid-back approach, he hit only three home runs, the fewest among competitors. In his round, he struggled to find rhythm, hitting many balls low and failing to clear the fence. He had 15 pitches left with 40 seconds remaining, indicating a lack of speed and rhythm, leading to visible frustration by the end of his performance.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. expressed a laid-back approach to the Home Run Derby, stating, "I'm not trying to think that hard about [the Derby]. I'm not even going to practice for it." He emphasized his aim to enjoy the experience and hit a few home runs without overthinking his performance.
Chisholm aimed to show his power during the derby but struggled significantly, managing only three home runs, the lowest of any competitor. He was unable to find a rhythm, consistently hitting the ball too low or not far enough.
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