Overview
- Chisholm, who told MLB.com on Thursday that cold weather is hurting his swing, is hitting about .170 with no home runs through 12 games.
- The second baseman was scratched Thursday against Oakland, then returned at Tropicana Field and went hitless in four at-bats.
- Yankees TV voice Michael Kay pushed back on the explanation, noting October baseball in New York is cold and urging Chisholm to adjust.
- Early contact quality is down, with average exit velocity near 87.7 mph and a hard-hit rate around 29.6%, both below his career norms.
- New York’s bottom third is slumping, heightening pressure on Chisholm to regain his 2025 power as he plays for his next contract.