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. Previously with the Miami Marlins, he made his MLB debut in 2020. A two-time All-Star (2022, 2025), Chisholm signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015 before being traded. He has also represented Great Britain internationally in baseball competitions.

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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 the Arizona Diamondbacks

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

2015: Signed with Diamondbacks

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

2016: Professional Debut

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

2016: Participated in WBC Qualifiers

In 2016, Chisholm participated in the 2017 World Baseball Classic (WBC) Qualifiers, held in 2016, where he played for Great Britain.

2017: Played for Great Britain in WBC Qualifiers

In 2017, Chisholm played for Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) Qualifiers and hit .250 in four games.

2017: Season with Kane County Cougars

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

2018: Promoted to Visalia Rawhide

In 2018, Chisholm began the season with Kane County and was later promoted to the Visalia Rawhide in July, finishing with a .272 average, 25 home runs, and 70 RBIs over 112 games.

July 31, 2019: Traded to Miami Marlins

On July 31, 2019, the Diamondbacks traded Chisholm to the Miami Marlins for pitcher Zac Gallen. Chisholm finished the season playing for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

2019: Season 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.

2020: MLB Debut

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

2021: Starting Second Baseman

In 2021, Chisholm made the Marlins out of spring training as the team's starting second baseman. He hit .248/.303/.425 with 18 home runs, 53 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases and had the fastest sprint speed of all major league second basemen, at 29.1 feet/second.

2022: Hazing Incident

In 2022, Chisholm faced significant hazing in the Marlins clubhouse, including incidents where Miguel Rojas ruined multiple custom-made cleats by cutting them with scissors and pouring milk in them. The team held a meeting to try to resolve the issues.

2022: MLB Season

In 2022, Chisholm played the MLB Season.

2022: All-Star Selection and Injury

In 2022, Chisholm was named the starting second baseman for the National League All-Star Game, becoming the first Bahamian-born player to make the All-Star Game roster. By mid-season, he was hitting .254 with 14 home runs and 45 RBIs. However, he was placed on the injured list on June 29 with a right lower back strain and later diagnosed with a stress reaction, causing him to miss the rest of the season, playing 60 games with .254/.325/.535, 14 home runs, 10 doubles, 4 triples, 45 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases.

2023: Move to Center Field

Before the 2023 season, the Marlins moved Chisholm to center field after acquiring Luis Arráez. He batted .250/.304/.457 with 19 home runs and 51 RBIs over 97 games. After the season, on October 10, Chisholm underwent surgery to repair turf toe in his right foot.

2023: Did not join Great Britain in WBC qualifiers

In 2023, Chisholm did not join Great Britain in the WBC qualifiers in Germany, as they took place during the 2022 MLB season.

2023: Established Jazz Chisholm Foundation

In 2023, Chisholm established the nonprofit Jazz Chisholm Foundation to support young athletes in Miami, New York, and the Bahamas.

July 27, 2024: Traded to New York Yankees

On July 27, 2024, the Marlins traded Chisholm to the New York Yankees for minor league prospects Agustín Ramírez, Jared Serna, and Abrahan Ramírez. Despite primarily playing third base, his first 3 games as a Yankee resulted in 4 home runs. He suffered a sprained left elbow against the Chicago White Sox on August 12. After finishing the regular season batting a career-high .256/.324/.436 with 24 home runs, 73 RBI, and 40 stolen bases, Chisholm had a strong World Series debut but ultimately lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2024: Salary Arbitration and Position Change

Prior to the 2024 season, Chisholm lost his salary arbitration case and had a $2.6 million salary for the season. On July 13, as trade rumors circulated, the Marlins resumed playing him at second base.

December 25, 2025: Engaged to Ahnalys Santiago

On December 25, 2025, Chisholm got engaged to Ahnalys Santiago.

2025: Expressed interest in 2026 WBC

In 2025, Chisholm reportedly said he was interested in playing for Great Britain in the 2026 WBC.

2025: All-Star Season

In 2025, Chisholm started the season playing second base, missed May with an oblique strain, and returned on June 3 with a go-ahead home run. He was later named a participant in the MLB Home Run Derby on July 10, but only hit three home runs. On September 19, he joined the 30–30 club. He finished his first full season with the Yankees batting .242/.332/.481 in 130 games.

2025: Named All-Star

In 2025, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was named an All-Star.

2025: Costly Error in ALDS

In Game 4 of the 2025 American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, with the Yankees trailing 2-1 in the seventh inning, Chisholm committed a costly error when he misplayed a routine groundball from Andrés Giménez, which led to the Blue Jays winning the game 5-2 and eliminating the Yankees from the postseason.