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Distracted Yankees star makes throwing error mic'd up on ESPN after vowing to bring 'smoke' vs Red Sox
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was not focusing on just baseball while playing third base for the New York Yankees on Sunday night, as he made a critical throwing error during a mid-game interview.
During one of ESPN's mic'd up segments during the third inning of a national broadcast against the rival Red Sox, the ball was hit to the 27-year-old.
On what would have been a tough play even if Chisholm was not giving an interview answer, the speedy infielder had to deliver a spinning throwing across the diamond, which ended up way off line for an error.
His horrible throw came after Chisholm promised to bring 'smoke' against Boson after Red Sox rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins said he'd rather retire than suit up in pinstripes.
'I think there should be more trash talk in baseball!!! Anyone agrees!? Anyway free smoke at 7,' Chisholm posted to X hours before the error.
Fans took the opportunity to dunk on Chisholm for a bit of karma, or think that ESPN should have been charged with the error, not the Yankees star.
"DAMMIT"
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 8, 2025
He made a throwing error during a mid-game interview on Sunday night during an interview
'Now i know why (Juan) soto didin't want to wear the mic during the subway series,' one MLB fan said on social media.
'Stop the interviews. It's so distracting and selfish by mlb and espn in my opinion,' a second person added.
'This franchise used to win championships,' a third continued.
'If you wanted attention you could just be good at baseball,' a fourth stated.
A collection of social-media messages about Jazz Chisholm's throwing error on ESPN
The throwing error did not lead to any scoring from the Red Sox, although Boston came on strong later in the game to win 11-7.
Dobbins got the win, allowing only three runs in five innings of work, absorbing any excess smoke from the Bronx.
Chisholm did not have a hit in three at bats, but did draw a walk and drive in a run.
The teams meet again later this week, with plenty chances for smoke from Chisholm should he choose to dish it out.
