Jazz Chisholm Jr. Rejects Protective Cup After Groin Shot, Calling It Just Unlucky
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 21
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Rejects Protective Cup After Groin Shot, Calling It Just Unlucky
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 21
Summary
Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he still will not wear a protective cup after fouling a pitch into his groin Thursday night, an injury that forced the Yankees second baseman to leave the game.
A day later, Chisholm described the pain as a “million” and said the hit did not change his view because he had “never been hit in the balls” before and considered it bad luck.
The 27-year-old added that cups were mandatory in the minor leagues but said he skipped them there as well and prefers to rely on his defensive reactions for protection.
The episode drew fresh attention to player safety gear in baseball, with Chisholm making clear the painful incident has not altered his long-standing stance.