Jackson Chourio Sets Brewers Postseason Home Run Record
Jackson Chourio Sets Milwaukee Postseason Home Record at Age 22
Milwaukee Brewers Jackson Chourio hit his fifth career postseason home run during a 3-2 victory against the San Diego Padres, setting a new franchise record for playoff home runs. mlb.com reported that the 22-year-old accomplished the feat in the bottom of the third inning off pitcher Robbie Ray, erasing an early 2-0 deficit.
Chourio Matches Historic Postseason Group
The 420-foot home run left Chourio’s bat at a blistering 113.3 mph, breaking his previous career-high exit velocity of 110.3 mph as detailed by mlb.com. According to ca.sports.yahoo.com, the milestone blast also broke a three-way franchise tie that Chourio previously shared with Orlando Arcia and Prince Fielder. The home run places Chourio alongside Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto for the most postseason home runs before turning 23. Chourio’s 23rd birthday falls on March 11, giving him room to add to his total.
According to Elias data cited by mlb.com, Chourio is the 29th player to homer in each of his first four career multigame postseason series. He has not played a postseason series yet without leaving the yard. That October production builds on a regular season where he hit 25 home runs and stole 23 bases, making him the first player in Major League history to record three 20-20 seasons before turning 23, ca.sports.yahoo.com reported.
Manager Pat Murphy Praises Resilience
Brewers manager Pat Murphy pointed to the young player’s disposition as the driving force behind his success in high-pressure games. “He’s gifted. He’s a beautiful spirit. He’s gifted mentally,” Murphy said, as reported by mlb.com. “He’s smiling every day and nothing gets him down. You never see Jack-Jack down.”
Teammate Jake Bauers echoed that sentiment regarding Chourio’s performance in high-stakes moments. “He says he loves them. He says he lives for them,” Bauers said to mlb.com. “And then you see him do things like that, and it’s hard not to believe it.” Brewers general manager Matt Arnold added, “In big moments, he shines.”
Defensive Contribution Protects Late Lead
Beyond his bat, Chourio contributed defensively in the ninth inning to protect the Brewers’ narrow 3-2 lead. Ty France hit a towering fly ball that struck an overhead wire and changed direction, forcing Chourio to adjust near the left-field line. Chourio successfully tracked the ball down and secured it for the out.
“The only thing I kind of realized, it changed direction a little bit,” Chourio told mlb.com. “But I thought I had a bead on it for the majority of the time.” Murphy praised the overall effort, calling him sensational.
Chourio Remains Under Contract with Milwaukee Until 2034
ca.sports.yahoo.com reported that Chourio is under contract with Milwaukee through 2031, with a pair of club options for the 2032 and 2033 seasons, keeping him off the free-agent market until 2034. The Brewers continue their postseason run as they seek a World Series title.