Jackson Chourio, 22, Still Younger Than Top NL Rookie Candidates
The short version
- Chourio is the only MLB player with three 20-HR, 20-SB seasons before turning 23
- He debuted at 20 and is having a career year at age 22 despite an injury absence
- NL ROY favorite Sal Stewart is 94 days older with 226 fewer games played
- Benge (23), Weatherholt (24) and McLean (25) are also older than Chourio
The Brewers outfielder has three 20-homer, 20-steal seasons before age 23, yet remains younger than the leading National League Rookie of the Year contenders.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has put together a historic start to his career, becoming the only player in MLB history with three seasons of at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases before his 23rd birthday.
Chourio debuted at 20 and has since completed three big-league seasons, missing some time to injury this year while posting career bests in home runs and OPS along with strong defensive play. He has also made a significant postseason impact in his young career.
What stands out most is his age relative to this year's National League rookie class. Sal Stewart, the favorite for NL Rookie of the Year, is 94 days older than Chourio despite having played 226 fewer games.
Other rookie contenders are older as well: Carson Benge is 23, JJ Weatherholt is 24, and Nolan McLean is 25. All made their debuts this season, while Chourio has already established himself as a key piece in Milwaukee.
