The week of September 21–27 delivered a stellar Latino performance across the majors. Jackson Chourio (Venezuela) led the hitters with a .471 average, while Geraldo Perdomo (Dominican Republic) finished at .391 and paced all Latinos with 7 RBIs. On the mound, Eury Pérez (Dominican Republic) was nearly untouchable.
Latino Hitters (September 21–27)
| Player | Country | Team | AVG | OPS | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | Venezuela | Milwaukee Brewers | .471 | 1.197 | 1 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | Dominican Republic | Arizona Diamondbacks | .391 | 1.126 | 0 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Venezuela | Arizona Diamondbacks | .400 | 1.035 | 1 |
| Yordan Alvarez | Cuba | Houston Astros | .375 | 1.191 | 2 |
| Eduardo Valencia | Venezuela | Detroit Tigers | .350 | 1.235 | 2 |
| Andy Pages | Cuba | Los Angeles Dodgers | .333 | 1.180 | 2 |
| Randy Arozarena | Cuba | Seattle Mariners | .333 | 1.052 | 0 |
| Isaac Paredes | Mexico | Houston Astros | .304 | 1.132 | 3 |
| Brayan Rocchio | Venezuela | Cleveland Guardians | .316 | 1.034 | 2 |
| Eugenio Suárez | Venezuela | Cincinnati Reds | .278 | 1.017 | 2 |
Latino Pitchers (September 21–27)
Only one Latino pitcher logged activity during the week:
| Pitcher | Country | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Pérez | Dominican Republic | Miami Marlins | 10.0 | 0.00 | 11 |
What Stands Out
Chourio was the week’s main attraction at the plate: 8 hits in 17 at-bats, 5 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases across 20 plate appearances. Perdomo ran a close second with 9 hits and the week’s highest RBI total among Latino players.
On the mound, Pérez was nearly flawless: 10 innings with zero runs allowed, 11 strikeouts, and just 1 walk (0.20 WHIP). A performance that stands as the best outing by a Latino pitcher over these seven days.
Venezuela dominated the hitter list with 5 players in the top 10, followed by Cuba with 3. Dominican Republic, Mexico, and other nations rounded out the representation.
FAQ
Who was the top Latino hitter of the week?
Jackson Chourio, with a .471 average and 1.197 OPS in 20 plate appearances for the Brewers.
What was the best pitching performance by a Latino?
Eury Pérez of the Marlins: 10 innings, zero runs allowed, 11 strikeouts, and a 0.00 ERA.
Which country had the most hitters in the top 10?
Venezuela with 5 players: Chourio, Valencia, Moreno, Rocchio, and Suárez.
