Jazz Chisholm Jr. struggles at the plate during Yankees' season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is having the worst offensive season of his career in 2026, hitting.216 with 17 home runs for the New York Yankees. Previously, he had a 30-30 season but is now facing contract year pressures. Chisholm lacks answers for his hitting struggles, with a notable increase in groundball percentage this year at 44.6%. He has attempted various adjustments to his swing and approach but has not found success. Chisholm's performance impacts the Yankees’ assessment of his future with the team.
- •Chisholm is hitting.216 in the current season.
- •He has 17 home runs after a previous 30-30 season.
- •His groundball percentage has risen to 44.6%.
- •Chisholm is making adjustments but has seen no improvement.
- •The Yankees lack alternative options at second base.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Jazz Chisholm Jr. Does Not Know Fix To Hitting Woes
"Jazz Chisholm Jr. is having the worst offensive season of his career
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