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Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio is 'something special'

The Milwaukee Brewers’ future is being built around Jackson Chourio, a 14-year-old Venezuelan phenom who has already become the cornerstone of their World Series push. Despite a modest performance at a 2023 showcase in Davie, Florida, Brewers scouts Fernando Veracierto and Luis Pérez recognized his potential and secured a record-breaking eight-year contract extension, potentially tying him to the team through 2033.

By 2026, at just 22 years old, Chourio was part of the Brewers’ historic World Series roster, fulfilling the early promise that saw him rise to No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list in 2022—the youngest player in the minors at Single-A, High-A, and Double-A levels that season.

His ascent mirrored that of past Brewers stars like Orlando Arcia, with Baseball America ranking him No. 3 overall entering 2023, cementing his status as the franchise’s most exciting talent in years.

Veracierto and Pérez emphasized that Chourio’s story is one of collective belief, from the area scout in Maracaibo to the front office in Milwaukee, all betting on a teenager with rare skill. Comparisons to elite players like Juan Soto, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Fernando Tatis Jr.

underscore his potential, though Chourio’s journey has been marked by relentless drive and a smile that belies the immense pressure of expectations. The Brewers’ investment in his development now positions him as a generational talent, ready to take center stage in baseball’s biggest competition.

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