The young Venezuelan Jackson Chourio will mark a milestone in baseball history by becoming the youngest player from his country to debut on a Major League Baseball Opening Day. At just 20 years and 17 days old, Chourio surpasses the mark previously set by Elvis Andrus, who debuted at 20 years and 223 days.
Along with this, the Latin American player will become the fourth youngest player to debut in MLB in any position since 1969.
The only younger players: Robin Yount in 1974 (18 years, 201 days), Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989 (19, 133) and Adrián Beltré in 1999 (19, 363).
Chourio, who plays outfield, has been hailed as the cornerstone of the Milwaukee Brewers’ future. His rapid rise and skill in the field have captured the attention of the industry.
In an unprecedented move, the Brewers gave Chourio an $82 million million-dollar contract in December, marking the most ever paid to a player who has yet to have a major league at-bat and is promoted from the farms. This show of confidence in his talent and potential highlights the great expectation surrounding this young prodigy.
Chourio’s minor league on-base percentage is .347, which is good, especially for his age, but not great. For the Brewers, their plate coverage explains their tendency to chase. Although Chourio does not currently have the same notoriety as young figures such as Vladimir Guerrero, Adam Jones or Robin Yount, he has not even taken his first step in the Major League, his achievements to date have surpassed all previous expectations for someone of his age.
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It’s no secret that Chourio has followed in the footsteps of his MLB compatriots, including icons like Miguel Cabrera, whom he deeply idolizes. Additionally, he has been inspired by players like Freddy Galvis and José Pirela, who have left their mark in both the MLB and the Venezuelan Winter League, especially with the Águilas del Zulia, Chourio’s hometown team.
With a bright future ahead of him, Jackson Chourio’s Opening Day debut is not only an exciting moment for him, but also for Venezuelan baseball in general. The eyes of the baseball world are on this young talent, waiting to see how he leaves his mark on the sport he loves so much.
The big moment will have to wait
Due to storms hitting several cities in the Eastern United States, the Brewers and Mets’ season opener was postponed due to rain.
For the second consecutive year, the Mets were unable to start their season on the day it had been scheduled.
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The game will take place on Friday at 1:40 EST when the skies are clearer.
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2024-03-29 01:44:54
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