History of Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Timeline
"Jazz" Chisholm Jr. is a Bahamian professional baseball player currently with the New York Yankees. Known for playing both center field and second base, he debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2020 with the Miami Marlins before joining the Yankees. Chisholm has also represented Great Britain in international baseball competitions.
February 1, 1998: Birth of Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Jasrado Prince Hermis Arrington "Jazz" Chisholm Jr. was born on February 1, 1998.
July 2015: Signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Jazz Chisholm Jr. signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in July 2015 for $200,000.
2016: Professional Debut
Chisholm made his professional debut in 2016 with the Missoula Osprey.
2017: Representing Great Britain
Chisholm represented the Great Britain national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualification.
2017: Season with Kane County Cougars
Chisholm spent the 2017 season with the Kane County Cougars but was limited due to injury.
2018: Promotion to the Visalia Rawhide
Chisholm began 2018 with Kane County and was promoted to the Visalia Rawhide in July.
July 31, 2019: Trade to the Miami Marlins
On July 31, 2019, the Diamondbacks traded Chisholm to the Miami Marlins for Zac Gallen.
2019: Start of Season with Jackson Generals
Chisholm began the 2019 season with the Jackson Generals.
September 1, 2020: Major League Debut
Chisholm was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on September 1, 2020, and made his defensive debut that night against the Toronto Blue Jays.
September 2, 2020: First Major League At-Bat
Chisholm's first at-bat was in the game against Toronto on September 2, 2020.
2020: MLB Debut
Jazz Chisholm Jr. made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2020.
2021: Starting Second Baseman for the Marlins
In 2021, Chisholm made the Marlins out of spring training as the team's starting second baseman.
2022: Withdrawal from World Baseball Classic Qualifiers
Chisholm did not join the Great Britain team for the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualifiers due to the tournament taking place during the 2022 MLB season.
2022: All-Star Game Selection and Injury
Chisholm had a strong first half of the 2022 season, leading to his first All-Star Game selection. However, he was sidelined with a back injury later in the season.
October 10, 2023: Foot Surgery
Following the 2023 season, on October 10, 2023, Chisholm underwent surgery to repair turf toe in his right foot.
2023: World Baseball Classic Participation
Chisholm aimed to play for Great Britain in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, but the Marlins did not allow him.
July 27, 2024: Trade to the New York Yankees
On July 27, 2024, the Marlins traded Chisholm to the New York Yankees in exchange for three minor league prospects.
2024: Arbitration and Trade Rumors
Chisholm's salary for the 2024 season was set at $2.6 million through arbitration. Rumors also circulated that the Marlins might trade him.