Jazz Chisholm Jr. Ignites Controversy After Skipping Cup Protection

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees infielder

NY Post - Jazz Chisholm Jr.

WHAT:

Fox News - Jazz Chisholm Jr. described the pain level from the injury as a "million" and stated, "If you ever got hit in the testicles, you would know."

Fox News - Chisholm revealed that he has never worn a cup and has never been hit in the balls before the incident, calling it "just unlucky."

Sportskeeda - Jazz Chisholm Jr. suffered a groin injury after a foul ball struck him during a game against the Chicago White Sox.

NY Post - Chisholm Jr. returned to play one day after the injury and hit a home run.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The incident occurred during a game against the Chicago White Sox.

WHEN:

NY Post - Chisholm Jr. returned to play the day after the injury incident.

WHY:

Fox News - Chisholm explained that he skips wearing a cup because he trusts his own defensive abilities, despite cups being mandatory in the minor leagues.

Sportskeeda - Chisholm Jr. refused to wear a protective cup despite the injury scare.

HOW:

NY Post - Chisholm Jr. managed to hit a home run after returning to play following the injury.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. recently shared that the pain from his injury was so intense he described it as a "million," adding that anyone who has been hit in the testicles would understand. He also revealed that he has never worn a protective cup and had never experienced such a hit before, calling it "just unlucky." Chisholm explained that he typically skips wearing a cup because he has confidence in his defensive skills, even though cups are mandatory in the minor leagues.