NEW YORK — Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn’t expect his Monday appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to spark so much negative feedback. After all, he went on NBC’s late-night talk show to promote his charity, the Jazz Chisholm foundation.

And yet, Chisholm’s chat with Fallon sparked some jokes and blowback after the host asked the colorful character what the Yankees’ ultimate goal is this season.

“I mean, to win a World Series,” Chisholm replied. “We’re in New York.”

“Are we gonna do it?” Fallon followed up.

“Oh, for sure,” Chisholm replied, without hesitation.

That wasn’t the first time that the candid Chisholm has forecasted a Yankees championship since being traded to the team midway through the 2024 season, but not everyone took well to the comment on social media, where not all accounts highlighted the full exchange with Fallon. Meanwhile, Guardians radio broadcaster Tom Hamilton brought up Chisholm’s remarks during Tuesday’s game between the Yankees and Cleveland.

“He predicted the Yankees will win the World Series. He did that last night on the Jimmy Fallon show,” the Hall of Famer said before adding, “Pretty amazing he got on the Jimmy Fallon show batting .239.”

That clip spread on social media as well, and brought some criticism Hamilton’s way with Chisholm promoting his charity. The announcer did go on to say that Chisholm “has a world of talent,” and he highlighted the second baseman’s 30-30, All-Star campaign in 2025, but that did not make the rounds.

On Wednesday, Chisholm, not enjoying the best season ahead of free agency, responded to Hamilton’s “.239” jab.

“I mean, I am a two-time All-Star,” Chisholm told the New York Daily News before homering in Wednesday’s game. “Just keep watching the games. Keep watching.

“I’m not trying to be arrogant or anything. First of all, it was really for my charity that I was there.”

Chisholm went on to say that Fallon is a huge Yankees fan — the comedian regularly attends games — and that he “loves the way I play baseball.” Fallon invited Chisholm on The Tonight Show, and the speedster jumped at the chance to hype his foundation, which seeks to provide resources and opportunities to young athletes in New York, Florida and The Bahamas.

“So for someone to hate on the Jimmy Fallon show and hitting .239 — my guy, I was hitting .180 a month ago!” said Chisholm, who has been better of late.

Asked about Chisholm’s response, Hamilton told The News that he thought his joke was “innocuous,” and he noted that he brought up the infielder’s past accomplishments.

“In no way was I trying to belittle him,” Hamilton said, adding that the Yankees will need Chisholm if they’re to achieve their goals this season.

Hamilton wasn’t the only one to get a rebuttal from Chisholm, as the pinstriper also clapped back at the masses who didn’t appreciate his so-called World Series prediction.

“Do people want me to say, ‘Umm, I think my team is gonna come in third place and not make the playoffs and not get to the World Series?” Chisholm asked sarcastically with the Yankees in second place. “’We’re not gonna win it all this year, you guys.’

“Like no, that’s stupid.”

Chisholm has a point, but he’s always been a lightning rod.

“I’m a magnet for just being completely confident in my team,” he said with a smile.

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