New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. drew heavy criticism on Saturday after a major baserunning mistake during a 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins, his former team. Chisholm was caught off guard on a routine pop-up in the second inning, leading to an inning-ending double play that left both fans and commentators stunned.
With Chisholm on first base and Paul Goldschmidt at bat, the Yankees slugger popped the ball up to Miami second baseman Xavier Edwards. Chisholm had strayed too far from first and failed to recover in time as Edwards easily doubled him off. The moment sparked backlash on social media, with many questioning his decision-making.
Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay asked aloud, “What was Chisholm thinking?” while former player and color analyst Paul O’Neill reacted in disbelief, saying, “What is going on?”
Manager Aaron Boone and first base coach Travis Chapman were seen having an intense exchange in the dugout following the play, though Boone later said he had no intention of removing Chisholm from the game. Despite the error, Chisholm stood by his actions.
Speaking after the game, he explained that his intention was to apply pressure and potentially force a mistake. “I was just trying to be aggressive… Sometimes you get aggressive and you get caught up and you make an out,” he said, according to The Athletic.
The Yankees struggled offensively, managing only two hits the entire game. Chisholm finished 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout, contributing to a shutout loss that highlighted both offensive woes and mental lapses.
