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Jazz Chisholm Jr. 2022 Player Outlook: Strikeouts Standing In The Way Of Being Top Ten Second Baseman
3 years agoMiami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. displayed his power-speed combo last season, smashing 18 HRs and swiping 23 bags while adding 70 runs and 53 RBI in 124 games. However, he showed a lot of contact issues, hitting .248 with a 28.6 K% to just a 6.7 BB%. Plate discipline was a big problem, chasing pitches 30.8% of the time, and he was in the 17th percentile for Whiff%. The Bahamian product did improve over the year, though, striking out at a 24.6% clip in the second half. Chisholm hit the ball hard (84th percentile for max exit velocity, 9.0 Barrel%) but got on top of the ball too often (49.4 GB%), limiting his power. If the Marlins bat him at the top of the order again, he should rack up at least 80 runs and RBI, and if he can maintain his post-All-Star break strikeout rate, he should keep his batting average around .250, especially with his speed. But, there's a lot of risk in the young infielder. His minor league numbers show he's never hit much for average and has had strikeout issues throughout his pro career. He has 25-25 upside, but his 77 ADP seems like fantasy managers feel too confident that Chisholm with improve his contact rates. There are several second basemen behind him with a higher floor that should be drafted instead.
