The New York Yankees got their turn in the spotlight Friday night as Major League Baseball unveiled the American League Silver Slugger Award winners. After the National League took center stage on Thursday, the focus shifted to the Bronx, where a certain second baseman stood tall.

Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Yankees’ electric second baseman, captured his first career Silver Slugger, edging out Tampa Bay’s Brandon Lowe and Seattle’s Jorge Polanco.

If anybody knows how to handle adversity, it’s certainly Chisholm. He had to endure harsh criticism, rough injuries, and other obstacles, but he delivered the finest season of his young career so far on his way to the award.

For Chisholm, it was validation after a season that demanded resilience and showcased his rare combination of speed and power.

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