Brewers Rookie Chourio Sets Record in 10-1 Win Over Rays

Jackson Chourio collected four hits in a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, securing a 3-0 lead for the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. The performance marked the 23rd postseason game of Chourio's career. He became the first player aged 22 to record four hits in a World Series game in the last 80 years.

The Brewers' offense dominated the game, generating 16 hits in total. Chourio accounted for four of those hits, including a base hit up the middle and a double into the right-center-field gap during a key rally in the fifth inning. That inning produced eight runs, all scored on two-out plays. The victory puts the franchise one win away from its first championship in 57 years.

Chourio's statistical performance in the postseason has diverged sharply from his regular season numbers. Over the last three years, the major league average OPS is 39 points higher in the regular season than in the playoffs. For Chourio, the trend is reversed. His regular season OPS from 2024 to 2026 is .799. His postseason OPS over the same period is .882.

Brewers hitting coach Daniel Vogelbach described Chourio as a kid who could still be playing college baseball. Chourio, 22, signed with Milwaukee out of Venezuela at age 16 in 2021. He has since become the first player under age 23 to post three consecutive seasons with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. His recent surge in form began in the 2024 National League Division Series, where he recorded a multihit game in his postseason debut.

Field coordinator Néstor Corredor noted that Chourio initially struggled with anxiety during the 2026 postseason, particularly in a matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Corredor said the player has adjusted by working deeper counts and shortening his swing. This adjustment has allowed Chourio to dismantle opposing pitching with line drives. Corredor added that Chourio understands he is part of a complete team and does not need to carry the offense alone.

Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said Chourio is turning into a superstar. Arnold was general manager when the club signed Chourio. He observed the player's efficient swing and fast hands early in his development. Right fielder Sal Frelick said performances like Monday's are now expected of Chourio. Captain Christian Yelich said Chourio has a slow heartbeat and enjoys high-pressure moments.

Chourio's approach to the game is influenced by his family's connection to the Los Angeles Lakers. His father, Jackson Sr., is a Lakers fan. His younger brother, Jaison, has the middle name Oneel after Shaquille O'Neal. Chourio's middle name is Bryan, a reference to Kobe Bryant. Chourio said he read Bryant's autobiography and has tried to adopt his mentality. Unlike Bryant, who struggled in his first postseason exposure, Chourio has thrived in these environments from the start of his professional career.

Gary Sánchez, the Brewers' backup catcher, said in Spanish that Chourio manages high-pressure scenarios impressively. Sánchez noted that Chourio appears to prefer these moments over regular season play. Chourio said he knows how hard he worked to reach this point. He described the current success as gratifying. The team now hosts Game 4 of the World Series.