The Step Up Podcast with Nelly Gonzalez Episode 1: BREAKING GROUND with JAZZ CHISHOLM JR.

Join us in this exciting new podcast series as we take our first swing at the world of baseball with none other than Jazz Chisholm Jr. Get ready for an inside look at the life, journey, and passion of this rising MLB star in our debut episode! Also make sure to subscribe, rate, and comment.

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Highlights

00:00 Jazz discusses his homeland, the Bahamas & his grandmother who is his inspiration. 02:00 Adjusting to America and going to high school in Kansas 04:00 Jazz shares his love for sneakers and speaks on his fashion inspiration 04:45 Travel ball life and hitting home runs 06:00 His childhood and being a multi-sport athlete 07:15 Jazz and Nelly discuss travel ball and the history of their relationship 08:50 Jazz talks about mentality at the plate and having fun 11:30 Nelly and Jazz discuss the transition from the infield to the outfield 13:35 Discussing last year's season & Jazz finally feeling healthy 14:45 Jazz talks about when to back off and maintaining longevity into post-season play 16:45 Discussing injuries and taking time off for “little” toe injuries 18:30 Transition from big leagues to minor leagues and enjoying Miami 19:10 Nelly discusses Jazz being an All-Star player despite the challenges he faced 20:40 Jazz discusses future goals 21:20 Jazz talks fashion and shares his love for Fashion Nova 22:50 Jazz colors his hair (taste the rainbow) 23:30 Jazz’s foundation in the Bahamas and showing the youth how big leaguers train 25:20 Signing at 16 and training every day 26:40 MLB the show cover & the Negro Leagues stories 30:00 Jazz facing DeGrom and hitting an upper decker 30:30 Mindset and self-talk. Big league talent and confidence. 31:45 Trash talking teammates 32:55 Jazz discusses an “off day” and life in Miami 34:00 Discussing family and quality time with siblings

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