History of Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Timeline

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a Bahamian professional baseball player, currently an infielder and center fielder for the New York Yankees in MLB. He previously played for the Miami Marlins, making his MLB debut in 2020. Chisholm signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015 as an international free agent before being traded to Miami. He has also represented Great Britain in international baseball competitions, showcasing his talent on both domestic and international stages.

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February 1, 1998: Jazz Chisholm Jr. Born

On February 1, 1998, Jasrado Prince Hermis Arrington "Jazz" Chisholm Jr. was born. He is a Bahamian professional baseball infielder and center fielder.

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July 2015: Signed with Diamondbacks

In July 2015, Chisholm signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent for $200,000.

2015: Signed with Arizona Diamondbacks

In 2015, Jazz Chisholm Jr. signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent.

2016: Professional Debut with Missoula Osprey

In 2016, Chisholm made his professional debut with the Missoula Osprey, batting .281 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs in 62 games.

2017: Played with Kane County Cougars

In 2017, Chisholm played with the Kane County Cougars, but his playing time was limited due to injury. He posted a .248 average with one home run and 12 RBIs in 29 games.

2017: Represented Great Britain in World Baseball Classic Qualification

In 2017, Chisholm represented the Great Britain national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic qualification.

2018: Promoted to Visalia Rawhide

In 2018, Chisholm began the season with Kane County and was later promoted to the Visalia Rawhide in July. He batted .272 with 25 home runs and 70 RBIs over 112 games between both teams.

July 31, 2019: Traded to Miami Marlins

On July 31, 2019, the Diamondbacks traded Chisholm to the Miami Marlins for Zac Gallen. He was then assigned to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

2019: Played with Jackson Generals

In 2019, Chisholm began the season with the Jackson Generals.

September 1, 2020: Promoted to Major Leagues

On September 1, 2020, Chisholm was promoted to the major leagues for the first time and made his defensive debut that night against the Toronto Blue Jays.

September 2, 2020: First MLB At-Bat

On September 2, 2020, Chisholm had his first at-bat in the major leagues against the Toronto Blue Jays.

2020: MLB Debut with Miami Marlins

In 2020, Jazz Chisholm Jr. made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Miami Marlins.

2021: Starting Second Baseman for Marlins

In 2021, Chisholm made the Marlins roster out of spring training as the team's starting second baseman. He had a .248 batting average, 18 home runs, 53 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases, and the fastest sprint speed among major league second basemen at 29.1 feet/second.

2022: All-Star Game Selection and Injury

By mid-season 2022, Chisholm was hitting for a .254 batting average with 14 home runs and was named the starting second baseman for the National League in the All-Star Game, becoming the first Bahamian-born player to make the roster. However, he was placed on the injured list on June 29, 2022, due to a lower back strain, and later diagnosed with a stress reaction in his lower back in July, causing him to miss at least six weeks. It was confirmed on September 10, 2022 that Chisholm would be out for the rest of the season.

2022: Did Not Join Team in Qualifiers

In 2022, Chisholm did not join the Great Britain national baseball team in the qualifiers for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, as they took place during the 2022 MLB season.

October 10, 2023: Underwent Toe Surgery

On October 10, 2023, following the season, Chisholm underwent surgery to repair turf toe in his right foot.

2023: Announced Plans to Play for Great Britain

In 2023, after Great Britain's qualification for the World Baseball Classic on September 20, Chisholm announced that he would play for Great Britain. However, the Marlins did not allow him to participate.

July 27, 2024: Traded to New York Yankees

On July 27, 2024, the Marlins traded Chisholm to the New York Yankees in exchange for minor league prospects Agustín Ramírez, Jared Serna, and Abrahan Ramírez.

2024: Salary Set and Position Change

In 2024, Chisholm's salary was set at $2.6 million through arbitration. The Marlins resumed playing him as a second baseman amid trade rumors.

2028: Eligibility for 2028 Summer Olympics

As of 2028, Chisholm would not be allowed to compete for Great Britain in the unlikely circumstance that they would qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics, as he is not currently a British subject.