New York Yankees player Jazz Chisholm Jr. became the subject of widespread online discussion Monday night due to his choice of attire at the U.S. Open.
Chisholm was among several Yankees players who attended the tennis match, where Coco Gauff defeated Iva Jovic in the Round of 16 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Other notable attendees included captain Aaron Judge and his wife, along with teammates George Lombard Jr., Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, Jose Caballero, Clarke Schmidt, and Spencer Jones. The players were taking advantage of an off day for the team.
The primary focus of online commentary centered on Chisholm's t-shirt, which bore the phrase "I am a virgin." He paired the shirt with baggy black cargo shorts, a Yankees hat, and a striped sweater draped over his shoulders.
Online reactions ranged from surprise to criticism, with one user commenting, "That shirt is ….something," while another described the outfit as "truly horrendous." Some also found it amusing that Chisholm wore a Yankees hat away from the baseball field, drawing comparisons to musicians wearing their own band's merchandise.
The sartorial choice surfaced amid discussions about Chisholm's performance and future with the team. Chisholm signed a contract in January 2025 that avoids arbitration and keeps him under team control through the 2026 season, with his deal valued at $10.2 million for 2026. His performance this season has fallen short of his pre-season goal of a "50/50" season, recording 19 home runs and 40 stolen bases. He recently expressed a desire to remain with the Yankees, though negotiations have not advanced since spring training. Chisholm suggested that his performance struggles, rather than free agency pressure, have been more impactful.
The Yankees are scheduled to begin a three-game home series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The series will mark the return of captain Aaron Judge to the lineup for the first time since May 31. Pitcher Max Fried highlighted Judge's importance, stating, "He's our captain, best player in baseball. To have him back in the lineup is obviously a huge boost. We're definitely a better team when he's in the lineup."
