History of Jackson Chourio in Timeline

Jackson Chourio is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in MLB in 2024. Chourio is a rising star in baseball, known for his athletic abilities and potential to become a key player for the Brewers.

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1928: Tying Babe Ruth's Record

In the 2024 National League Wild Card Series, Chourio hit two game-tying home runs in a postseason series, the first time since Babe Ruth in the 1928 World Series.

1996: Tying Andruw Jones' Record

In the 2024 National League Wild Card Series, Chourio hit two home runs in a single game against the New York Mets, making him the second-ever under-21-year-old player to accomplish that after Andruw Jones in the 1996 World Series.

March 11, 2004: Jackson Chourio's Birth

On March 11, 2004, Jackson Chourio was born. He is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder.

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2005: First Double-A Player Since 2005

In 2023, Chourio became the first Double-A player to hit 20 home runs and steal 40 bases since 2005.

2016: Highest-Ranked Brewers Prospect Since Orlando Arcia

Entering the 2023 season as baseball's sixth-best prospect, Chourio became the highest-ranked Brewers prospect since Orlando Arcia in 2016.

2020: Surpassed Luis Robert Jr.'s Contract

On December 4, 2023, Chourio's contract with the Brewers surpassed Luis Robert Jr.'s six-year, $50 million contract from 2020 as the largest contract given to a player who had not reached the major leagues.

January 15, 2021: Signs with the Milwaukee Brewers

On January 15, 2021, Chourio signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as an international free agent, receiving a $1.9 million signing bonus.

2022: Outstanding Performance in Minor Leagues

In 2022, Chourio played for the Single-A Carolina Mudcats, the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and the Class AA Biloxi Shuckers. He was voted Carolina League MVP and won the league's Top MLB Prospect Award. He was also named a 2022 MiLB Gold Glove winner. He slashed .288/.342/.538 with 20 home runs and 75 RBIs across three classifications.

June 2023: All-Star Futures Game Selection

In June 2023, Jackson Chourio was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.

September 18, 2023: Promotion to Triple-A Nashville Sounds

On September 18, 2023, Jackson Chourio was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.

December 4, 2023: Signs Eight-Year Contract with Brewers

On December 4, 2023, Chourio signed an eight-year, $82 million contract with the Brewers, including club options for the 2032 and 2033 seasons.

April 3, 2024: First MLB Home Run

On April 3, 2024, Chourio hit his first career MLB home run off of Daniel Duarte against the Minnesota Twins.

September 12, 2024: 20-20 Season Milestone

On September 12, 2024, against the San Francisco Giants, Chourio hit his 20th home run, becoming the youngest player in MLB history to achieve a 20-20 season. He joined Vada Pinson and Mike Trout as the only players to accomplish the feat in their age-20 season.

2024: MLB Debut

In 2024, Jackson Chourio made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Milwaukee Brewers.

2024: Multiple Home Runs in Wild Card Series Game

In the 2024 National League Wild Card Series, Chourio hit two home runs in a single game against the New York Mets. He also became the youngest player to hit a leadoff home run in a postseason game.

2025: Hitting Streak and Hamstring Injury

In 2025, Chourio had a 20-game hitting streak from July 2nd to July 27th, during which he batted .392. He missed significant playing time in August due to a lingering hamstring injury, limiting him to only 131 games played for the 2025 season.

2025: Performance in National League Division Series

In the 2025 National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Chourio had a strong performance, including a leadoff double and a 2-run single in Game 1, and a 3-run home run in Game 2. However, he reaggravated his hamstring injury. The Brewers won the series 3-2.