Aaron Judge told The New York Post on Tuesday that he will sit out the Home Run Derby this year.

The annual event is scheduled for July 16 at Nationals Park in Washington, during this year's All-Star Game festivities.

"There is no need to do it," Judge said when asked about defending his title.

He says he won't participate, even if Major League Baseball pressures him.

"Pressure won't do anything," said Judge, who fell into a hitting slump after winning last year's Derby.