The New York Yankees’ two-base-handed Jazz Chisholm was kicked out of a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays (box score) on Thursday night after opposing a strikeout call from home plate referee John Bacon. Chisholm (or the person who manages social media accounts) has not been waiting long to air his frustration on social media. [freaking] Close!!!!!” Approximately 5 minutes after being sent to the shower. He later deleted the message.
On Friday, MLB announced that Chisholm was suspended in one game and fined for violating the league’s social media policy for players. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Chischolm has appealed for the decision and is in the lineup for the Yankees game against the Rays on Friday night.
Let’s take a look at the call in question. It happened at the top of the seventh innings, with Chisholm showing off left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery and left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery.
According to Trumedia data, that pitch was called a 19.3% strike probability. (For fairness: Chisholm benefited early in his batting when he was awarded a ball three on a pitch called a strike probability of 92.6%.)
After the match, Chisholm told reporters he didn’t feel anything he said before being kicked out. Chisholm also said that while Bacon was angry at him for losing his cool, he was angry at himself.
“I’m a competitor, so when I go out and feel right, when you say something you think doesn’t make sense to me, I’m going to be fired and upset,” Chisholm said. “I lost my emotions, I lost my cool, and at the same time I’m still able to stay there and defend for my team, so I’m here.
As writer Gary Phillips pointed out by New York’s Daily News, Chisholm’s tweet would appear to violate the MLB Players Association’s social media policy. This policy can be viewed here in the 2023 format. In particular, players are prohibited from using during the game and/or “displaying or sending content that raises questions about the fairness of major league referees.” Chisholm’s post certainly fits the bill.
Chisholm, 27, entered Thursday and hit .176/.273/.471 (112 OPS+) with six home runs and four stolen bases. According to baseball references, his contribution is worth an estimated 1.0 wins beyond the alternative. Cicholm, who acquired his trade with the Miami Marlins last summer, is a former All-Star who averaged 3.2 wars per 162 games in his career, and has become an average average player who can contribute both power and speed.
Following Thursday’s victory, the Yankees are 12-7 in their younger season. As the Toronto Blue Jays enjoy their holidays, the Yankees expanded their lead to full game in the American League East.
