On a tear like no different lately, Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio made MLB historical past a number of occasions Thursday in a 16-7 blowout win over the Atlanta Braves.
Chourio completed 3-for-5 on the day with two dwelling runs and 4 RBI. At 20 years and 150 days outdated, he turned the youngest participant in Milwaukee historical past to go deep twice in a single sport, topping Corridor of Famer Hank Aaron, per MLB Pipeline.
In the meantime, in keeping with Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Chourio is the youngest participant to achieve base safely at the least 10 occasions whereas recording two homers and two stolen bases over a three-game stretch. Corridor of Famers Mel Ott and Joe Morgan are the one gamers in MLB historical past to perform the feat at age 21.
Following Thursday’s outing, Chourio has compiled a seven-game hit streak, going 15-of-35 with a double, two dwelling runs and 6 RBI over that stretch. Although, this may increasingly solely be the start for the Brewers younger slugger.Â
Chourio struggled initially after making his MLB debut in March for the Brewers. Via 50 video games, he slashed .210/.254/.327 with 5 dwelling runs, 16 RBI and way more strikeouts (47) than walks (10). Nevertheless, since then, he is seemingly begun to regulate to major-league pitching.
Over his final 50 video games, Chourio is batting .339/.380/.546 with 9 lengthy balls and 32 RBI. In the meantime, his strikeout (32) to stroll (13) ratio has additionally proven indicators of enchancment.
Chourio has performed solely 101 video games within the majors however has lofty objectives, particularly after showcasing his energy and velocity combo. With 14 dwelling runs and 15 stolen bases, he hopes to affix the 20/20 membership, possibly even this 12 months.
“I do know myself that I’ve obtained the power,” Chourio advised Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “The job is to point out it.”
