History of Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 28, 2024

"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.