Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. commits awkward throwing error during in-game interview with ESPN

"Sunday Night Baseball" works to bring MLB fans closer to the game by interviewing a different player on the field each week, but Yankees 3B Jazz Chisholm Jr. might need a break from the microphone after an awkward moment against the Red Sox.

Just as he was starting to answer a question about comments from Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins, who said he would rather retire than ever play for the Yankees, Chisholm made an errant throw toward first base, allowing Ceddanne Rafaela to reach second base. 

By all indications, Chisholm seemed happy to continue the interview after the error. He continued his answer to the question and moved on, with the Yankees getting out of the inning unscathed. Some players, however, might see the error as one more reason not to switch up their routine for an in-game interview.

Here's a look at Chisholm's throwing error while on the microphone on "Sunday Night Baseball."

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. throwing error during interview

While speaking into the ESPN microphone, Chisholm attempted a spin throw to nab Rafaela at first base but instead pulled Paul Goldschmidt well off the base as the ball overran the base.

Chisholm tried not to let too much frustration through, though he took ownership of the misplay, calling it a "hit and an error" when Karl Ravech said officials scorers ruled the play a hit for Rafaela. Rafaela did receive a hit, but Chisholm was credited with the error allowing him to advance to second.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone might just be glad Chisholm got out of the inning healthy, as the former Marlins standout just returned from an oblique injury Tuesday after a month-long stint on the injured list. The play was aggressive for someone just getting over a significant strain, but Chisholm appeared to be completely fine.

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Some players are already avoiding in-game interviews. Mets OF Juan Soto backed out of an in-game interview on "Sunday Night Baseball" during a May series against his former team, avoiding questions about his move to the crosstown Mets and his early-season struggles.

Chisholm was more than happy to give an interview in the Yankees' latest prime-time appearance, but it came with the type of awkward moment most players fear.