To understand why the Yankees second baseman has fit in so well in New York, it requires a full accounting of his whole self.

With Opening Day behind us and the season in full swing, controversy has arisen in the Bronx, with the Yankees using a new Torpedo bat.

In a wide-ranging and emotional interview with The Athletic, Chisholm—who is from the Bahamas and identifies as Black—discussed his thoughts on race in baseball. Chisholm reflected on his former Miami Marlins teammates, including veteran infielder Miguel Rojas, hazing him and destroying his custom shoes.