A ballot of MLB gamers has revealed a brand new decide for probably the most overrated participant within the sport.
The Athletic’s annual MLB participant ballot confirmed that Miami Marlins middle fielder Jazz Chisholm was thought-about probably the most overrated participant within the recreation. Chisholm acquired 20.3 % of the vote, which comes out to 12 votes out of 59 respondents.
The Athletic famous in its story that many gamers had been reluctant to answer the query, not desirous to be too arduous on their fellow gamers. Even amongst those that did reply, few needed to clarify their reasoning, although one urged that Chisholm touchdown on the quilt of final yr’s “MLB The Present” online game was an element of their vote.
Angels infielder Anthony Rendon got here in second with 10.2 % of the vote, whereas Carlos Correa of the Minnesota Twins landed at third. No different participant acquired greater than three votes.
The label may not essentially persist with Chisholm, to be clear. 5 years in the past, Bryce Harper was the “winner” of this ballot. He nonetheless acquired one vote in 2024, however just about no one calls Harper overrated anymore.
The 26-year-old Chisholm is a profession .246 hitter. He is hitting .249 with 9 house runs and 12 stolen bases in 2023. His reactions to sure performs may additionally flip some off, however his behavior of thrilling performs definitely garners him consideration and followers.
