Chourio's .882 OPS inverts the historical postseason slump
The 22-year-old rookie has outperformed his regular-season metrics in three straight years, leading Milwaukee to a 3-0 series lead.
By Zoe Ruiz ·
Jackson Chourio, 22, recorded four hits in Monday night's 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The performance placed the Milwaukee Brewers up 3-0 in the World Series and moved the franchise within reach of its first championship in 57 years. Chourio accounted for one quarter of the team's 16 total hits during the game.
The rookie's October performance defies standard statistical trends. In the league, the on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) is typically 39 points lower in the postseason than in the regular season. Chourio's trajectory is the inverse. His regular-season OPS from 2024 to 2026 stands at .799. In the playoffs over the same period, his OPS has reached .882.
Chourio became the first 22-year-old in 80 years to record four hits in a World Series game. He has collected eight hits in the first three games of this series. The Brewers' offense has shown consistency throughout the bracket, including a first-inning blitz of Tampa Bay's Nick Martinez in Game 1 and a recovery from a four-run deficit in Game 2.
Brewers hitting coach Daniel Vogelbach described Chourio as a "kid" who could still be playing college baseball. Vogelbach noted the young outfielder's ability to maintain calm under pressure. Chourio said in Spanish that he focuses on positive results and expects a great deal from himself.
Néstor Corredor, the Brewers field coordinator, observed that Chourio worked to reduce anxiety during the 2026 season. Corredor, who coached Chourio in Venezuela and in the World Baseball Classic, noted that the player began working deeper counts and shortening his swing. This adjustment allowed Chourio to dismantle the Rays with low line drives.
Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold called Chourio a "superstar" in the making. Arnold signed the Venezuelan out of high school in 2021. Teammates have noted his composure. Captain Christian Yelich said Chourio has a "slow heartbeat" and enjoys the moment. Backup catcher Gary Sánchez said in Spanish that Chourio prefers these high-pressure situations to the regular season.
Chourio is the first player to record three consecutive 20-homer, 20-steal seasons before turning 23. The Brewers' next game in the series is scheduled for Wednesday.
Source: ESPN
