2023 Marlins Season Review: Jazz Chisholm Jr.

[Kevin Barral]

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[Hans Herrera]

Jazz needs to play at least one full season (130+ games) to adequately evaluate his trade value OR a contract extension. He has the potential to be a 30/30 player, no doubt about it, but until he does it, it's difficult to call him a "franchise player".

[Guest Leo Armbrister]

I agree that Jazz's injuries have made it difficult to evaluate his trade value. I believe Jazz will have that type of year in 2024 that will improve his trade value. Jazz is a free spirit. He plays the game hard. He likes to have fun. Mattingly never liked Jazz because of his antics and there was always tension in their relationship. However Skip has embraced Jazz's individual playing style. As a result he has been able to change some poor behavior choices that has prevented Jazz from reaching his potential. For example Jazz has been the victim of some bad strike calls and has taken exception to it. Skip has worked on that problem and Jazz has handled those situations in a more professional matter recently. Finally most of his injuries are because of hustle and poor technique in base running and outfield play. Skip and his coaches can correct those issues. The final piece that will make Jazz a complete player is improving his ability to hit left hand pitching. If he improves in this area we can see Jazz become a very valuable player for the Marlins or a valuable trade piece.