Height
6'1"
Weight
199 lbs
Age
22
College
N/A
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 279 | 0.272052 | 42 | 157 | 0.7805654 | 43 | 293 |
Current Contract
Length
8 years
Total Value
$82.0M
Guaranteed
$49.2M
AAV
$10.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jackson Chourio's 8-year, $82.4M extension ($10.3M AAV) with the Brewers earns a C CVI, reflecting the inherent gamble of locking up a prospect before he's proven himself at the big league level. While Chourio profiles as an above-average starter with legitimate five-tool potential, Milwaukee is essentially betting on projection rather than production, which creates significant downside risk if his development stalls. The deal makes sense from the Brewers' perspective given their competitive window and need for cost-controlled talent, but the contract pays Chourio like an established 3-4 WAR player when he hasn't accumulated meaningful major league service time. Center field remains a premium position where impact players command top dollar, so if Chourio reaches his ceiling as a franchise-caliber talent, this extension will look brilliant in hindsight. However, the combination of paying for potential rather than performance and the lengthy commitment timeline keeps this from grading higher, as Milwaukee is essentially writing a check based on what scouts see rather than what the scoreboard shows.
Fan & Media Sentiment
The media narrative around Jackson Chourio has turned decidedly sour, earning a D grade for sentiment despite his solid on-field contributions. The young centerfielder's season derailed before it even began with an injury that landed him on the IL ahead of Opening Day, followed by an early-season hand fracture that has raised legitimate durability red flags for a player the Brewers are counting on as a cornerstone piece. This injury-plagued start has completely overshadowed what has actually been above-average production when healthy, with media coverage fixated on availability concerns rather than his demonstrated talent and potential. The disconnect between his B+ performance grade and brutal sentiment reflects how quickly injury narratives can torpedo a young player's perception, especially when the timing couldn't be worse for establishing credibility as a franchise player. For Chourio to flip this script, he needs an extended healthy stretch that allows him to showcase the skills that made Milwaukee believers in the first place — anything short of that will keep the durability questions front and center, regardless of how well he plays in limited action.
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