August Update: Chourio's stock continues to skyrocket. The same age as the 2022 high school draft picks, Chourio received a promotion to High-A Wisconsin at the end of July and hasn't slowed down. He's one of the game's elite prospects, with a chance to become the No. 1 overall prospect in the game before he reaches the big leagues, which if he stays healthy could come by the time he's still 20.
Midseason Update: Chourio's stock continues to skyrocket as the 18-year-old consistently impresses evaluators with his athleticism, tools, ability to play a premium position and high-level performance in Low-A as an 18-year-old. While teams around the league have taken notice of Chourio's ability and are starting to pitch him backwards more often, Chourio has adjusted accordingly. The upside is there to be a top 10 overall prospect in baseball, with an exciting mix of potential plus power, plus-plus speed and plus defense in the middle of the field.
Track Record: Chourio was the top prospect the Brewers signed in their 2020-21 international class when the signing period opened. He got off to a slow start in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League as a 17-year-old, but he finished on a tear and put together quality at-bats even when his numbers were down early in the year.
Scouting Report: Chourio is an explosive, quick-burst athlete. That explosiveness is evident in his fast, whippy bat speed, which helps the ball jump off his bat more than expected for a hitter with such a wiry frame. His five home runs were the most among either of Milwaukee' s two DSL clubs, and he has physical projection remaining to grow into plus power. More than just a slugger, Chourio stands out for his ability to recognize pitches, manage at-bats and make frequent contact for his age. He has a chance to be an average hitter as he continues to mature and develop. Chourio signed as a shortstop, but his fringy arm strength doesn' t fit at the position and he is more comfortable in center field, where he played nearly all of his games in his pro debut. He' s a plus runner who glides around well in the outfield and has the attributes to develop into an above-average defender.
The Future: Chourio is still several years away, but he has a chance to be a power-speed threat in the middle of the field. He will make his United States debut in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League in 2022.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 60. Speed: 70. Field: 60. Arm: 50.
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