Carlos Baerga Reveals Jazz Chisholm’s Yankees Clubhouse Strategy: Laughing With The Captain
Former MLB star discusses how Jazz builds relationships by appreciating Judge's humor.
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In a recent Instagram post, former MLB star Carlos Baerga shared an interesting insight into how Jazz Chisholm Jr. is adapting to the Yankees clubhouse culture. According to Baerga, Chisholm has developed a specific strategy to integrate himself with his new teammates – by making sure he laughs at all of Captain Aaron Judge’s jokes.
The post, shared on Baerga’s Instagram account, features a video clip where he discusses this social dynamic within the Yankees organization. The caption, written in Spanish, translates to: “The strategy that JAZZ is using in the Yankees so that no one puts their hands on him, ‘CELEBRATE ALL THE CAPTAIN’S JOKES.’ What do you think?”
Building Relationships In The Bronx
Baerga’s observation suggests that Chisholm, who joined the Yankees in a high-profile trade from the Miami Marlins earlier this year, is making conscious efforts to build rapport with the team’s leader. This social strategy appears to be working as Chisholm continues to settle into his new environment in the Bronx.
The post is part of content created for “La UCA Deportes,” a Spanish-language sports program, as mentioned in the caption.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been making headlines since joining the Yankees, bringing his energetic style of play to a team with deep traditions. The Bahamian infielder/outfielder has had to adapt to the more structured Yankees culture after coming from the Marlins organization.
Baerga’s insight provides a glimpse into the interpersonal dynamics that often go unnoticed but play a crucial role in team chemistry. By acknowledging Judge’s leadership through something as simple as appreciating his humor, Chisholm appears to be making a conscious effort to respect the established hierarchy in the clubhouse.
Baerga’s Baseball Expertise
Carlos Baerga brings credibility to this observation as a former three-time All-Star who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball. The Puerto Rican second baseman had his most successful years with the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) in the 1990s, where he was known for his switch-hitting abilities and was a key member of Cleveland’s powerful teams that reached the World Series in 1995 and 1997.
Baerga made history as the first second baseman since Rogers Hornsby to hit .300 or better with at least 200 hits, 20 home runs, and 100 RBIs in consecutive seasons (1992-93). After his playing career, Baerga has remained connected to baseball as a commentator and analyst.
Baerga has been active on social media recently, sharing content about various MLB topics. His recent posts include coverage of Cleveland Guardians games, Yankees updates, and highlights of Latin American players in the league, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run prowess at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees’ Current Season Dynamics
The Yankees have had a strong start to the 2025 season, though they’ve faced some challenges in their bullpen. One of Baerga’s recent posts highlighted struggles of Yankees reliever Devin Williams, who reportedly allowed 12 runs in 8 innings, indicating some areas of concern for the team despite their overall solid performance.
Chisholm’s integration into this mix comes at a crucial time as the Yankees aim to return to championship contention. His ability to build strong relationships with established team leaders like Judge could prove vital to both his individual success and the team’s collective goals.
As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Chisholm’s approach to team chemistry continues to develop and whether this strategy of appreciating the captain’s sense of humor translates to on-field success for both him and the Yankees.
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