Jazz Chisholm Jr. never hesitates to speak his mind, even if it’s to defend his rival. Chisholm is known for voicing his opinions, and it’s not the first time he’s held back his thoughts. The Yankees star recently took to social media to defend Shohei Ohtani against NFL star Travis Hunter.
A week ago, Hunter was asked about the difficulty of being a two-way star in the NLF and the MLB. When asked if Ohtani’s job was harder, Hunter disagreed, saying that his role was more challenging.
“Probably me, what I do in football [is harder] because it is a lot on your body. Ohtani, he’s a great player, but you gotta do a lot in football,” Hunter said.
MLB fans lashed out at Hunter for his comment by trolling him. Now, Jazz Chisholm had to play his part. The centerfielder defended Ohtani against Hunter by saying it was not the same.
“Amazing athlete but not the same!” Chisholm responded on X.
Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm reacted to Travis Hunter claiming that it's harder for him to play both sides in football compared to Shohei Ohtani pitching and hitting:
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) March 5, 2025
"Amazing athlete but not the same!"
Agree with Jazz? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/f88JppMakR
While Hunter probably meant no disrespect, his words didn’t come out right. Ohtani had nothing to say about his comment, but Dodgers fans rallied to support him. Likewise, MLB enthusiasts disagreed with Hunter, and Chisholm was the first Yankees player to disagree. Despite the Dodgers and Yankees’ rivalry growing worse recently, Chishom stepped in to support Ohtani.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Is All Set To Take On His New Position With The Yankees
Chisholm signed with the Yankees last season and was placed at third base. However, the franchise parted ways with Gleyber Torres and has not brought in a new player. Chisholm is a versatile player who can shuffle between positions.
When they signed him, the Yankees were aware of his ability to adjust to multiple positions. Hence, the slugger will be moved to second base for the upcoming season. Chisholm is ready to embrace the challenge at second base. The slugger is happy to play as the Yankees will move Oswaldo Cabrera to third base.
The Bronx Bombers are dealing with multiple injuries as they enter this season. Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton, and a few other stars will not return on Opening Day.
