Brewer Fanatic Rookie of the Year - 2024

[Harold Hutchison]

The Brewers had some rookies really step up for the team in 2024. Some had been eagerly anticipated for years. Others came out of nowhere to be crucial contributors. Without further ado, let’s look over the contenders for Rookie of the Year.

 

4. LHP Bryan Hudson
43 G, 1 GF, 62.1 IP, 6-1, 1.73 ERA, 0.722 WHIP, 28 H, 17 BB, 62 K with Milwaukee
The acquisition of Hudson was barely a blip on the radar, with the Brewers sending over 2023 20th-round pick Justin Chambers to the Dodgers, who had signed Hudson as a minor-league free agent in November 2022.

With Milwaukee, Hudson became a crucial multi-inning relief option, especially early in the season when the Brewers had multiple members of their starting rotation on the injured list. Hudson’s heavy workload may have cost him a bit in the second half of the season, as he went to Nashville.

That said, Hudson’s contributions were a key reason that the 2024 Brewers had a successful season. He stands ready to fill in and/or complement Hoby Milner and/or Bryse Wilson in the 2025 Brewers bullpen.

3. 3B/SS Joey Ortiz
142 G, 440 AB, .239/.329/.398, 105 H, 25 2B, six 3B, 11 HR, 60 RBI, 11 SB, 56 BB, 105 K
Ortiz was one of two young prospects who came to the Brewers as part of the Corbin Burnes trade back in February (the Brewers also got Baltimore’s Competitive Balance A pick, which turned into Blake Burke).

Settling in at third base and beating out fellow Top 100 prospect Tyler Black in spring training, Ortiz helped spark the team in the first two months of the season, and displayed outstanding defense, not to mention some special skills at the plate. 

 

With the future of Willy Adames uncertain as he enters free agency, Ortiz may be the next Brewers shortstop, albeit with big shoes to fill. Or, if Adames returns by some miracle, he’ll hold down third base again.

2. RHP Tobias Myers
27 G, 25 GS, 138 IP, 9-6, 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 126 H, 36 BB, 127 K with Milwaukee
Myers was the first signing of Matt Arnold following the departure of David Stearns, less than two months after the White Sox released him. In 2024, he cemented himself as a top-of-the-rotation starter with his performance after several starters the Brewers were counting on went o the injured list.   

 

Myers had some initial struggles, but after June 1, he was lights out, and that included an excellent performance in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series. Most years, he would be the rookie of the year, but this year, he’s a very strong runner-up.

For 2025, Myers looks to be a lock for a rotation spot, most likely near the top, with only Freddy Peralta ahead of him.

Brewer Fanatic Rookie of the Year: OF Jackson Chourio
148 G, 528 AB, .275/.327/.464, 145 H, 29 2B, 3-3B, 21 HR, 79 RBI, 22 SB, 39 BB, 121 K
Chourio came into 2024 with huge expectations, signing a record contract for a player who had not even had his first major-league plate appearance and only 21 at-bats in Triple-A. He struggled for the first two months of the season, with a .210/.254/.327 line after May 31.

Since June 1, though, he hit .303/.354/.525, and helped carry the team after Christian Yelich was out for the season with a back injury that eventually required surgery. Then there were his heroics in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. 

 

He was the first Brewers rookie to notch a 20-20 season, something icons like Ryan Braun, Rickie Weeks, Paul Molitor, and Robin Yount never achieved. His contributions also came on defense. Where he played errorless ball in left field and right field over 144 games, while snuffing out four baserunners. 

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Congratulations to Jackson Chourio, the 2024 Brewer Fanatic Rookie of the Year!

 

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[Secret Stadium Sauce]

Really surprised Chourio beat out Isaac Collins

[Doug B]

Which Bryan Hudson will the Brewers have in 2025, the one that was their best relief pitcher for 4+ months or the one they let languish in AAA for September and then left off the playoff roster? 

[mick22]

9 hours ago, Secret Stadium Sauce said:

Really surprised Chourio beat out Isaac Collins

 

9 hours ago, Secret Stadium Sauce said:

Really surprised Chourio beat out Isaac Collins

add team MVP  as well…….