Miguel Rojas on Jazz Chisholm criticism – ‘You do not even know me’

Miguel Rojas admitted being bothered by latest criticism from former teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr., saying “you do not even know me,” and implying that the Miami Marlins star ought to “respect all people” within the clubhouse.

Rojas, in an look Tuesday on “The Chris Rose Rotation” podcast, responded to explosive feedback that Chisholm made on a special podcast final week.

Rojas and Chisholm have been Marlins teammates for components of three seasons from 2020 to 2022, which have been Chisholm’s first three years within the main leagues. Throughout an look on “The Pivot” podcast, Chisholm referred to that interval because the “worst three years of in all probability my life” and took a number of pictures at an unidentified crew “captain,” an obvious reference to Rojas, who was the Marlins’ de facto captain on the time.

“You possibly can’t be a crew chief while you’ve received guys that is been within the clubhouse that is been in there 9 or 10 years regardless that they suck,” Chisholm stated. “They have been there for 9 or 10 years and the crew calls them the crew captain. However they are not a very good captain, they are not a very good particular person, you are not even a very good athlete at this level. You are simply right here and also you’re bringing down the younger guys which might be alleged to be good.”

Rojas spent components of eight seasons with the Marlins earlier than being traded final yr to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran infielder stated Tuesday that Chisholm is “entitled” to his opinion of his enjoying talents however bristled on the obvious assault on his character.

“No matter you need to say about me as a participant, you possibly can have that opinion,” Rojas stated. “However you saying that I am a nasty particular person when you do not even know me, that is type of what bothers me.”

Rojas additionally disapproved of Chisholm disclosing data that he stated ought to have remained within the clubhouse.

“I am not anticipating all people to love me, and I do not like all people,” Rojas stated. “However that does not imply that I can go on the market and inform all people what’s occurring within the clubhouse. As an expert, it’s a must to perceive that it’s a must to respect all people that’s in that clubhouse. … Once you come to a spot and also you get to a brand new place, there are folks there which have been there earlier than you. There’s guidelines in place, and somebody goes to maintain you accountable.”

Chisholm, 26, additionally accused Rojas of going behind his again to criticize him to then-manager Don Mattingly and recounted an incident when a number of veteran gamers chided a Marlins rookie for emulating Juan Soto’s “Soto Shuffle” after hitting his first residence run within the majors.

Rojas, 35, confirmed that the change did happen and revealed that the rookie on the time was outfielder Jesus Sanchez, though he stated he was not personally concerned within the dialogue.

“Do no matter you need to do, we’re simply telling [Sanchez] it should be higher should you simply handle your small business and be your self and give attention to what it’s worthwhile to give attention to, which is enjoying baseball and performing,” Rojas stated.

Rojas, getting into his second season with the Dodgers, is a .257 profession hitter over components of 10 seasons within the majors. He started final season because the Dodgers’ beginning shortstop and is slated to be a utility infielder off Los Angeles’ bench this yr.

Chisholm has battled accidents all through his three-plus seasons within the majors and has performed in simply 157 video games over the previous two seasons. He batted .250 with 19 homers and 22 stolen bases in 97 video games final season.

The Marlins and Dodgers will play six video games towards one another this season — a three-game collection in Los Angeles beginning Could 6 and a three-game collection in Miami beginning Sept. 17.