History of Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Timeline

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a Bahamian professional baseball infielder and center fielder currently playing for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Yankees, he played for the Miami Marlins, making his MLB debut with them in 2020. Chisholm signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in 2015, marking the beginning of his professional career. He has also represented the Great Britain national baseball team in international 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 Arizona Diamondbacks

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

2017: Represented Great Britain in World Baseball Classic Qualification

In 2017, Jazz Chisholm represented the Great Britain national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic qualification. He batted .250 in four games.

July 31, 2019: Traded to the Marlins

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

September 1, 2020: Promoted to Major Leagues

On September 1, 2020, Jazz 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, Jazz Chisholm had his first at-bat in the major leagues against the Toronto Blue Jays.

2021: Starting Second Baseman for the Marlins

In 2021, Jazz Chisholm became the starting second baseman for the Miami Marlins. He showcased his speed, recording the fastest sprint speed among major league second basemen at 29.1 feet/second.

2022: Did Not Join Great Britain Qualifiers

In 2022, Jazz Chisholm did not join Great Britain in the qualifiers for the 2023 World Baseball Classic due to the MLB season schedule.

2022: All-Star Game Selection

In 2022, Jazz Chisholm was named the starting second baseman for the National League in the All-Star Game, becoming the first Bahamian-born player to make the All-Star Game roster. However, he was placed on the injured list on June 29 and later diagnosed with a stress reaction in his lower back on July 22, causing him to miss at least six weeks and eventually the rest of the season, confirmed on September 10.

October 10, 2023: Surgery to Repair Turf Toe

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

2023: Established Jazz Chisholm Foundation

In 2023, Jazz Chisholm established the Jazz Chisholm Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to support young athletes in Miami, New York, and the Bahamas.

2023: Marlins Prevented Participation in World Baseball Classic

In 2023, despite announcing his intention to play for Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic, the Miami Marlins did not allow Jazz Chisholm to participate.

July 27, 2024: Traded to the New York Yankees

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