Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the New York Yankees have entered the 2025 MLB season with high hopes after losing the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024. While preparing for the 2025 season during spring training, Chisholm promised himself he would keep up with Aaron Judge with combined home runs and stolen bases, and so far, he’s living up to it.
Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leading Yankees
Chisholm’s energy is infectious, on and off the field. Whether it’s a moonshot to the second deck or a swipe of second base before the pitcher even blinks, he is bringing a new dimension to the Yankees’ offense. His speed and swagger give the Bronx a different kind of spark that perfectly complements Judge’s steady power presence.
“I’m beating him. You got to add both,” Chisholm Jr. joked, flashing a grin after being reminded of his promise. “You know how they say OPS is on-base plus slug, home-run plus stolen bases.”
That stat might not be official, but Jazz is clearly on a mission to redefine value at the top of the Yankees lineup.
While Judge continues to be the heart of the order, Chisholm has become its pulse. His aggressive base running keeps pitchers honest, and his ability to get on base creates more RBI chances for the heavy hitters behind him. They’ve become one of the league’s most dangerous one-two punches.
In the clubhouse, the dynamic between the two is playful but competitive. Both stars push each other, not just in the box score, but as leaders. After last season’s heartbreak, this team is clearly locked in on one goal: getting back to the World Series. And if Chisholm keeps this pace, the Yankees might have the extra edge they were missing.
Yankees Offense Continues To Strive
The Yankees currently sit atop the AL East with a 9-7 record, but cracks have started to show. While the offense, led by the firepower of Judge and Chisholm, has carried the load, the pitching staff has struggled to keep pace.
With the bats doing most of the dirty work, the Yankees now focus on the mound. A return to form for Clarke Schmidt and the rest of the rotation could be the missing piece to steady the ship. If the arms can match the energy the offense is bringing night after night, New York might not just be aiming for another World Series run—they might be built to finish the job this time.