On July 27, 2024, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Marlins in a trade that reshaped the Bronx lineup. In exchange, Miami received three prospects: catcher Agustin Ramirez, infielder Jared Serna, and shortstop Abrahan Ramirez. The deal gave New York a dynamic bat and elite speed that manager Aaron Boone believed could provide a lift in the tight AL East race.
Chisholm made history immediately in pinstripes. In his first three games with the Yankees, he belted four home runs in three games, becoming the first player in franchise history to reach that mark in his first three Bronx appearances. He also saw time at third base — a new position for him — as the Yankees explored ways to boost their infield defense and lineup flexibility. His early success helped validate the cost in prospects New York paid at the deadline.
As the trade deadline ended on July 30, the Yankees ran out of time to sign with him on July 28 and a day later he made his debut.
Bahamas standout becomes big-league star
Jasrado Prince Hermis “Jazz” Chisholm Jr. was born on Feb. 1, 1998, in Nassau, Bahamas. From the sandlots of his hometown to Major League Baseball’s biggest stages, Chisholm’s path has been defined by power, speed and flair. After signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in 2015, he was traded to the Miami Marlins, where he debuted on Sept. 1, 2020 at age 22 and began his rise as a five-tool talent. Prior to joining the Yankees, he was already known as one of the sport’s premier run producers and base stealers.
Chisholm’s combination of athleticism and power quickly made him a fan favorite in Miami. In limited action in 2020, he showed sparks of his future value, hitting for extra bases and flashing defensive range up the middle and in the outfield. Chisholm was voted as the National League’s starting second baseman for the 2022 All-Star Game.
2024 performance split between Marlins and Yankees
For the 2024 season, Chisholm combined for career highs .256 batting average, 24 home runs and 40 stolen bases through his time with both Miami and New York.
During the first half of the season with the Miami Marlins, where he hit 13 home runs and stole 22 bases in 101 games with a .249 batting average.
Over 46 games in the iconic pinstripes in 2024, Chisholm posted a .273 batting average with 11 home runs, 23 RBIs and 18 stolen bases, while drawing 14 walks. His on-base percentage surged in New York, and he contributed consistently with both power and speed late in games, a staple of Boone’s lineup strategy. A sprained left elbow in August briefly sidelined him. The injury forced Chisholm onto the 10-day injured list on Aug. 14. Yankees trainers and coaches worked with him, and he returned to action on Aug. 23, immediately resuming his role as a catalyst atop the lineup.
Jazz’s performance also extended into October. In the 2024 postseason, he played in 14 games, batting .182 with 10 hits, two home runs, two RBIs and five runs scored. His postseason contributions included timely steals and hit-and-run plays that helped set a tone for the Yankees’ October run, though they eventually fell short in the World Series. Still, the experience added to his value as a versatile postseason performer.
After an elbow sprain in August, he returned to finish the year strong. His production was a year of adjustment and impact, as he helped the Yankees both with power and in taking extra bases, two tools Boone highlighted as assets for late-game offense. Chisholm also tied a World Series record with two stolen bases in a single extra-inning game, during New York’s fall classic appearance.
Chisholm’s 2025 full season breakout
The 2025 campaign marked Chisholm’s first full season with the Yankees and one of the most productive of his career. In 130 games he slashed .242/.332/.481 with 31 home runs, 80 RBIs and 31 stolen bases. His .813 OPS ranked among New York’s top hitters, and he was recognized with a Silver Slugger Award for his offensive contributions. Chisholm’s 2025 performance also included 112 hits and 75 runs scored. He ranked 21st in MLB in home runs and tied 38th in OPS among qualified hitters.
Statcast metrics showed Chisholm was a well-rounded slugger, posting an average exit velocity of 89 mph, a 43.3 percent hard-hit rate, a wOBA of .349 and barrel rate near 15 percent. Those numbers reinforced his combination of power and contact quality in Yankee Stadium’s hitter-friendly environment.
Historic 30-30 season in pinstripes
On Sept. 19, 2025, Chisholm joined an elite club by becoming the third player in Yankees history with at least 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season, joining Alfonso Soriano and Bobby Bonds. That 30-30 milestone highlighted his dual threat as both a power hitter and game-changing base runner, a combination Boone said was rare and valuable in tough AL East competition.
Through the end of the 2025 season, Chisholm’s Yankees career includes 176 games, a .251 batting average, 42 home runs, 103 RBIs and 103 runs scored in pinstripes. Over that span with New York, his speed created pressure on opposing defenses and his power consistently drove key runs.
Arbitration and contract status
Chisholm’s strong 2025 statistics secured his standing with the Yankees for 2026. He avoided arbitration after a season in which he posted an .813 OPS with 31 homers and 80 RBIs, earning a $10.2 million salary for the upcoming year. His performance affirmed the Yankees’ willingness to invest in his bat and versatility as a central piece of their lineup.
Postseason highs and lows
Chisholm’s postseason experience with the Yankees has included both highlights and setbacks. In the 2025 ALDS against the Blue Jays, he committed a misplay that shifted momentum in a pivotal game. That error was a rare blemish in an otherwise impactful run, illustrating the fine line between pressure and payoff in October baseball.
Fan appeal and future value
Chisholm’s Bahamas roots and electric playing style have made him a fan favorite in the Bronx. His blend of pop and wheels adds a dimension often missing in a lineup heavy on power hitters. Against right-handed pitching in Yankee Stadium, his bat has been especially potent, contributing to run production in tight games. He has also become a fixture in the Yankees’ community outreach and fan events.
Statcast metrics for Chisholm in 2024 showed a blend of quality contact and elite speed. He posted a robust combination of average exit velocity and sprint speed that placed him among the most dynamic hitters in the league when measured in aggregate. According to Savant data, he finished 2024 with a balanced OPS that reflected both power and on-base skill.
Chisholm’s 2024 was more than a portfolio of numbers. His presence gave the Yankees strategic flexibility. Boone often cited how his run-and-hit profile created pressures for opposing defenses — forcing shifts, breaking pitchers’ rhythms and contributing both with the bat and on the bases.
Outside baseball, Chisholm marked a major personal milestone in 2025, proposing to longtime girlfriend Ahnalys Santiago on Christmas Day 2025 during a holiday trip under the Northern Lights in Finland. The engagement, widely shared by fans and media, highlighted the human side of a player whose on-field success has matched off-field joy.
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