History of Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Timeline
"Jazz" Chisholm Jr. is a Bahamian professional baseball player currently with the New York Yankees. He previously played for the Miami Marlins. Making his MLB debut in 2020, he has also represented Great Britain in international baseball competitions. He primarily plays as a center fielder or second baseman.
February 1, 1998: Birth of Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was born on February 1, 1998.
July 2015: Signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks
In July 2015, Jazz Chisholm Jr. signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent.
2016: Professional Debut
Chisholm Jr. made his professional debut in 2016 with the Missoula Osprey.
2017: Representing Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers
Jazz Chisholm Jr. played for the Great Britain national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualifiers.
2017: Season with Kane County Cougars
Jazz Chisholm Jr. played for the Kane County Cougars in 2017 but faced limitations due to an injury.
2018: Promotion to the Visalia Rawhide
Jazz Chisholm Jr. started 2018 with Kane County and later earned a promotion to the Visalia Rawhide in July.
July 31, 2019: Trade to the Miami Marlins
On July 31, 2019, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Zac Gallen.
2019: Start with the Jackson Generals
Jazz Chisholm Jr. began the 2019 season playing for the Jackson Generals.
September 1, 2020: Major League Debut and First Defensive Appearance
September 1, 2020, marked Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s promotion to the major leagues, and he made his defensive debut that night against the Toronto Blue Jays
September 2, 2020: First Major League At-Bat
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had his first major league at-bat on September 2, 2020, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
2020: MLB Debut
Jazz Chisholm Jr. made his Major League Baseball debut in 2020.
2021: Starting Second Baseman for the Marlins
In 2021, Jazz Chisholm Jr. secured his spot on the Marlins' opening day roster as their starting second baseman.
2022: First All-Star Game Selection
In 2022, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was selected to his first All-Star Game, earning the starting second baseman position for the National League. This achievement made him the first Bahamian-born player to be included on an All-Star Game Roster.
2022: Absence from World Baseball Classic Qualifiers
Jazz Chisholm Jr. did not join the Great Britain national baseball team for the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualifiers held in Regensburg, Germany, as the event coincided with the 2022 MLB season.
October 10, 2023: Turf Toe Surgery
After the end of the 2023 season, on October 10, 2023, Jazz Chisholm Jr. had surgery for turf toe on his right foot.
2023: Intended Participation in the World Baseball Classic
Although initially intending to play for Great Britain in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was unable to participate as the Marlins did not grant him permission.
July 27, 2024: Trade to the New York Yankees
On July 27, 2024, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was traded by the Miami Marlins to the New York Yankees. In return, the Marlins received minor league prospects Agustín Ramírez, Jared Serna, and Abrahan Ramírez.
2024: Arbitration and Return to Second Base
Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s salary for the 2024 season was determined to be $2.6 million through the arbitration process. As rumors of a possible trade involving Chisholm arose, the Marlins made a positional change, placing him back at second base.