Jackson Chourio is singlehandedly altering the Brewers' playoff outlook

For a time, there was legitimate reason to be concerned with how Jackson Chourio was adjusting to his third season in the major leagues. The 22-year-old outfield sensation started the regular-season slate on the injured list, and it took a while for him to regain his footing in the middle of the Brewers' schedule. But now, Milwaukee's rising star is putting that all behind him and cruising at a level we've never seen from him before.

Since the start of August, Chourio is playing some of the best baseball of his life, posting 49 hits in 37 games for 23 RBIs and 10 home runs while hitting .325 with a .946 OPS. Chourio is putting his timing and athleticism on full display with seven stolen bases in the process. All the while, he's asserting his presence on defense with some spectacular grabs and massive tosses to help keep his team's defense elite.

Chourio is entering rare company since entering the MLB, joining Alex Rodriguez and Mike Trout as the only players with three consecutive seasons of 20+ home runs & 15+ stolen bases before turning 23. He is also now the eighth player in MLB history with 60 home runs and 60 stolen bases before turning 23.

There's a historic emergence happening before our eyes in Milwaukee. As Chourio finds an unfathomable rhythm and confidence heading into the postseason, he could be the catalyst for a legitimate Playoff run for a Brewers franchise that's insatiably hungry for it.

Jackson Chourio is establishing a legacy, but the Brewers' star outfielder needs to solidify it during the MLB Playoffs.

Momentum is crucial in professional sports, and the Brewers have finally regained it after faltering for a brief period after the MLB All-Star Break. After two series wins against the rival Cubs, Milwaukee is back up to a 10-game lead in the NL Central division race, with a middling strength-of-schedule for the remaining 15 games of the season.

Regardless of where they finish in the standings, the Brewers' offense has surged just as Jackson Chourio has found his offensive rhythm. He's finding his attack angle on every swing, making hard contact, and setting the tone for his teammates in a way that's meaningfully boosting Milwaukee's overall offensive output.

Batting lead-off most nights, Chourio is rising into a leadership role for this Brewers clubhouse whether he realizes it or not. The energy he brings on and off the field raises the overall energy of the team and not only gets runners home but also positions himself on base to give his teammates more chances to rack up RBIs.

So if Chourio is going to carry this energy and consistency into the MLB Playoffs, it'll drastically alter the Brewers' postseason outlook and, in turn, his chance to etch his name into baseball history even further.

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