Jackson Chourio, the 21-year-old outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, left Tuesday’s postseason matchup against the Chicago Cubs after sustaining a possible hamstring injury. His exit came just after making MLB history with three hits in the first two innings.
Chourio pulled up while beating out an infield single in the second inning, driving in his third run and extending Milwaukee’s lead to 9-1. Brewers manager Pat Murphy promptly removed him from the game due to concerns about the same hamstring that had troubled him earlier this season.
Previous Hamstring Issues
Chourio had already spent a month on the injured list with a hamstring strain in late July, also against the Cubs. Despite that setback, he completed his second MLB season with 21 home runs and 21 stolen bases across 131 games.
In Tuesday’s game, Chourio had already made a major impact, sparking a six-run first inning with a leadoff double and adding a two-run single, demonstrating his continued postseason prowess. Last year, he hit .455 with two home runs in the NL Wild Card Series against the Mets.
Rising Star From Venezuela
Born on March 11, 2004, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Chourio signed with the Brewers as an international free agent in January 2021 for a $1.8 million bonus, the team’s top international signing that year. Originally a shortstop, arm issues moved him to the outfield, where he quickly excelled as a center fielder.
Chourio made his MLB debut in 2024 and became the youngest player in Brewers history to achieve a 20-home run, 20-stolen base season at age 20, finishing his rookie year with a .275 batting average, 21 home runs, 79 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases.
Second Straight 20-20 Season
Chourio continued his remarkable trajectory in 2025, achieving a second straight 20-20 season with a .280/.336/.467 slash line, 22 home runs, and 41 stolen bases in 122 games. He also earned a Gold Glove for flawless defense.
A former MLB No. 2 prospect, he signed an eight-year, $82 million contract in December 2023—the largest ever for a pre-debut player—with club options through 2033.
Chourio has already made postseason history, hitting two game-tying home runs in a single postseason game, joining Babe Ruth in this rare feat.
