MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio, at just 20 years old, is making a significant impact in the MLB playoffs. Chourio, who recently celebrated the NL Central title with his team, has impressed with his performance this season, becoming the youngest player to achieve at least 20 home runs and 20 steals in a single season.
Chourio is not the only standout rookie in this postseason. San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill has transitioned from shortstop to center field and excelled, batting .292 with 24 homers and 90 RBIs. Additionally, Baltimore Orioles' Colton Cowser, selected fifth overall in the 2021 draft, has shown improvement this season with a .242 batting average, 24 homers, and 69 RBIs.
Cleveland Guardians' Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith have been instrumental in their team's bullpen success, boasting a combined 2.57 ERA. New York Yankees' Luis Gil and Austin Wells have also made significant contributions, with Gil finishing the regular season with a 15-7 record and 3.50 ERA, and Wells emerging as the team's primary catcher.
Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith, despite early struggles, finished the season strong with a .260 average, 13 homers, and 61 RBIs. Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Landon Knack are poised to play key roles in the postseason rotation, with Yamamoto signing a lucrative contract after a successful career in Japan.
Lastly, Milwaukee Brewers' Tobias Myers and Joey Ortiz have been vital to the team's success, with Myers posting a 9-6 record and 3.00 ERA, and Ortiz contributing as the starting third baseman with solid defense and offensive production.
As the MLB playoffs unfold, these talented rookies are set to showcase their skills on the big stage, adding excitement and depth to the postseason matchups.
