Amid the New York Yankees‘ challenging season, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has emerged as a promising player by reaching a significant milestone, joining an exclusive group within the franchise. His 20-20 season, marked by at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, highlights his potential impact as the team vies for a postseason spot.

Comparing Chisholm’s Performance to Past Yankees Standouts

Jazz Chisholm Jr. became the first Yankee since 2023 to record 20 stolen bases alongside 20 home runs in a single season. The last to reach this benchmark was Anthony Volpe, who also became just the 15th rookie in MLB history to reach those numbers. In an interesting twist, Volpe did not start in the Yankees’ lineup for the first time in 46 games on the same day Chisholm hit this milestone.

Chisholm is currently hitting .238 with an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .807. With 21 home runs and 55 RBIs on the season, he ranks third in home runs on the team behind Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. Notably, Chisholm also recorded a 20-20 season last year while playing for the Miami Marlins.

Yankees’ Position in a Fierce Wild Card Contest

The Yankees find themselves third in the American League East, engaged in a close Wild Card race. They trail the Cleveland Guardians by 3.5 games as both teams push toward securing a postseason berth. Chisholm’s continued success could provide a critical boost for New York as the playoff battle intensifies.