TAMPA, Fla. — In the 2025 season, Jazz Chisholm made a major impact in his first complete year with the New York Yankees. The Bahamas-born second baseman earned All-Star honors while delivering 31 home runs and stealing 31 bases across 130 games, becoming just the third player in Yankees history to achieve a 30/30 season, joining Bobby Bonds (1975) and Alfonso Soriano (2022, 2023). This performance has firmly established Chisholm as a key figure in the team’s lineup.
Inside Jazz Chisholm’s Personal Favorites and Influences
Chisholm opened up in a spring training questionnaire, sharing a variety of his preferences and inspirations. His teenage celebrity crushes are Ariana Grande and Zendaya, while his childhood sports heroes include Yankees legends Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano, as well as Ken Griffey Jr. and basketball star Kobe Bryant. Disney’s Hercules stands as his favorite movie, and Chris Tucker is the actor he admires most. Musically, he favored Chris Brown growing up and continues to enjoy Migos as his top group.
Reflecting on his early baseball days, Chisholm’s best memory is hitting a home run in a Little League World Series championship game. Outside of baseball, he was a talented football player, taking roles as safety and wide receiver, with many saying he excelled on the gridiron as well.
Chisholm’s Preferred Places, Foods, and Hobbies
Among his favorite road cities is Los Angeles, tied to his admiration for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant. He enjoys playing in ballparks such as Dodger Stadium, Citi Field, Truist Park, and Houston’s Daikin Park, where he boasts six home runs in nine games. When it comes to food, he favors conch, a seafood delicacy from The Bahamas, and Bamboo Shack is his go-to fast-food spot. For snacks, SunChips Garden Salsa paired with guacamole ranks high, and he also enjoys Oh Henry! candy and cookies and cream ice cream. Notably, he avoids mushrooms and prefers apple juice over soda.
Chisholm’s hobbies include creating music and music videos, as well as an interest in cars. His favorite TV channel is the Disney Channel, and for a dream vacation, he hopes to visit Dubai and stay on the top floor of an 18-room mansion. Among his favorite cartoons is One Piece, and math was his favorite subject at school.
Memorable Moments and Unique Perspectives
One of Chisholm’s most cherished family experiences was a large trip to Wet n’ Wild Orlando with all 30 of his cousins, where they mischievously jumped off the tubes into slides. When asked about a rule change he would implement as commissioner, Jazz was clear:
“The shortstop can’t play behind second base. I’d hit .300.”
“The shortstop can’t play behind second base. I’d hit .300.” – Jazz Chisholm, Second Baseman
Among the toughest pitchers he has faced is Garrett Crochet. For holidays, Jazz has a playful fondness for Halloween alongside his birthday on February 1. When imagining a dinner guest list, he would invite Bobby Bonds, Ken Griffey Sr., and Tony Gwynn, highlighting his respect for players who influenced major baseball figures.
“Bobby Bonds, because he made Barry Bonds; Ken Griffey Sr., because he made Ken Griffey Jr., and Tony Gwynn.” – Jazz Chisholm, Second Baseman
Broader Yankees Favorites and Context
This insight into Chisholm’s personal life and baseball journey is part of a wider Yankees Favorites series, with previous features including manager Aaron Boone. Chisholm’s blend of young talent, charismatic personality, and respect for baseball heritage positions him as a rising star within the Yankees organization and Major League Baseball. His surprising suggestion for a rule change shows his competitive edge and willingness to challenge the status quo as he continues to develop his game.
