Matt Gerrity is a sport management graduate, joining Brew Crew Ball as a staff writer in 2024. He has experience covering esports and baseball for various publications since 2019.
The Milwaukee Brewers made a risky move by signing then-19-year-old Jackson Chourio to an extension before ever playing a major league game, but it already looks like it paid off. After his scintillating debut, what should the team expect from Chourio in his second season?
The right-handed outfielder finished with an impressive stat line, slashing .275/.327/.464. That was good for a 117 wRC+, which was fourth-best among Brewers with at least 300 plate appearances.