Three reasons why Jazz Chisholm's early Yankees success could last, especially at Yankee Stadium

Chisholm has gone on a power streak since being acquired by the Yankees at the trade deadline

By R.J. Anderson Aug 2, 2024 at 9:04 am ET• 3 min read

Give Jazz Chisholm Jr. this much: he knows how to make a good introduction.

In Chisholm's first three games since being traded to the New York Yankees, he went 6 for 15 with four home runs and eight runs batted in. His homer frenzy ended on Wednesday afternoon, but he extended his hit streak (now up to five games overall) as part of a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies that clinched a three-game sweep.

Chisholm and the Yankees will have Thursday off for travel purposes. Friday, however, will mark another milestone: his first home game at Yankee Stadium. We wanted to expand on a thought we first expressed in our trade grades analysis -- that Chisholm's best ball may lie ahead, and that he may benefit from his new ballpark.

With that in mind, here are three factors worth considering. 

1. Miami's ballpark is kinder to lefties than you think

The perception of Miami's loanDepot park as an arctic offensive environment isn't wholly true. Yes, it's tough on right-handed hitters, particularly those who want to slug. But, according to Statcast, lefties have it much easier in Miami. In fact, loanDepot park actually grades as one of the 10 best MLB stadiums to hit in if, like Chisholm, you happen to bat from the left side -- better overall, even, than Yankee Stadium.

Even so, there are some elements where Yankee Stadium is superior, including with respect to hitting home runs. Here's a breakdown of those respective numbers: