Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers is one of the young stars in the game right now and could develop into a superstar in the next couple of years.
Chourio recently became the only player in MLB history to post three 20-home-run, 20-steal seasons before turning 23. He made his debut when he was only 20 years old, and has now played three full seasons as a big leaguer. He missed some time with an injury this year, but is having a career year. He has a career high in home runs and OPS while also playing elite defense. However, sometimes his age is being overlooked.
Chourio is only 22 years old and has already played three seasons and made a huge mark in the postseason. However, it's hard to believe that he is still younger than the top for National League Rookie of the Year candidates this year.
Yes, that's correct: Chourio has been a star in the big leagues for three years now and is still younger than the best players in this year's National League rookie class. Sal Stewart, the favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year, is 94 days older than Chourio, but has played 226 fewer games. Carson Benge, 23, and JJ Weatherholt, 24, both made their debuts this season. Nolan McLean, 25, is also a candidate to win the award.
The All-Star selections and Gold Gloves have not started coming in for Chourio yet, but it's hard to forget that he is still very young. He is still coming into his own, and the best may still lie ahead for the Brewers' young star. Stewart, Benge, McLean and Weatherholt are some of the best young players in the game, and look like they can be stars for years to come. Chourio is younger than all of them and has already made a huge impact in the league.
