Miami Marlins top ten prospects for 2020
By David Hill
2. Jazz Chisholm
Minors (AA): 458 plate appearances, .220/.321/.441, ten doubles, 21 homers, 16 steals, 52 walks, 147 strikeouts
Ignore the statistics from last year – Jazz Chisholm still has the potential to be a star at the major league level.
Chisholm was acquired in sort of an odd deal, as he was acquired in exchange for young starter Zac Gallen. Considering the Miami Marlins needs in the rotation, and that Gallen had exploded as a prospect in his own right last year, it seemed to be a strange trade.
It is easy to see why Marlins CEO Derek Jeter would be enamored with the young shortstop. His aggressive approach enhances his solid pop, although he does need to cut down on his tendency to swing and miss. When Chisholm does make contact, it is loud, as he has a knack for squaring up the ball. Defensively, he is a natural shortstop with a strong arm and excellent instincts on the diamond.
However, patience is going to need to be exercised with Chisholm. He struggled mightily in his first taste of action in AA before his trade to Miami, where his offensive game came together. It would not be a surprise to see Chisholm repeat AA, at least at the beginning of the season, to show that the strides he made over the last month or so were legitimate.
Jazz Chisholm could be the shortstop of the future for the Miami Marlins. However, despite his impressive tools, they need to exercise patience.