In his first three games with the Yankees, Jazz Chisholm Jr. made a strong impression by hitting six for fifteen, including four home runs and eight RBIs.
His hitting streak continued to five games after a win against the Phillies, securing a sweep for the Yankees.
Chisholm is set to play his first home game at Yankee Stadium on Friday, and there’s hope that he will thrive in this new environment.
Miami’s Ballpark vs. Yankee Stadium
Miami’s loanDepot park isn’t as bad for lefties as some might think. According to Statcast, it’s actually one of the top ten MLB stadiums for left-handed hitters like Chisholm—better than Yankee Stadium in some ways.
However, when it comes to hitting home runs, Yankee Stadium has an edge. Here’s how they compare:
| Park | Park factor | BA on contact | HR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankee Stadium | 98 | 94 | 122 |
| loanDepot park | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Only Cincinnati and Philadelphia offer better conditions for lefty power hitters than Yankee Stadium.
A Boost in Power Potential at Yankee Stadium?
Statcast suggests that Chisholm could have had five more home runs if he played all his games at Yankee Stadium this season. Examples of hits that would have been homers include several doubles and triples he hit in Miami.
Fans might be excited about how many more homers he’ll hit now!
Currently just two homers shy of his career high, Chisholm is likely to surpass 20 home runs this season and possibly reach 25 next year if he stays healthy.
Underlying Improvements in Chisholm’s Game
Chisholm has improved his walk and strikeout rates this year. His whiff rate on secondary pitches dropped from 44.8% last year to 35.5% this year, which helps explain his reduced strikeout rate even though his in-zone contact rate remains low.
Another positive sign is his SEAGER score—a metric that measures how often batters swing at hittable pitches. Here are Chisholm’s scores over the past four years:
- 2024: 18.6
- 2023: 14
- 2022: 12.3
- 2021: 17.6
For comparison, Aaron Judge scores a 26.3 while Martín Maldonado sits at 1.9.
By being more aggressive with hittable pitches (only letting 33.2% go by compared to last year’s 37.6%), Chisholm could be set for a strong finish this season.
What do you think? Will Chisholm shine brighter with the Yankees?
