"Signed out of Venezuela in January 2025 for $247,500, the seventh-largest bonus the Royals paid that international period, Chourio's ascent through the minors has been unusually rapid. After dominating in the Dominican Summer League (DSL) with a 2.04 ERA, 22 strikeouts, and just one walk in 17 2/3 innings, he was promoted to the Arizona Complex League (ACL) at just 17 years old, making him the youngest stateside pitcher in affiliated ball at the time."
"Across his 2025 professional season, spanning the DSL, ACL, and Low-A, he walked only five hitters in 51 1/3 innings while striking out 63, an 11 K/9 rate that stands out for a teenager playing well above his age group."
"A video shared by Baseball America's Jesús Cano on X showed 18-year-old right-hander Kendry Chourio firing live BP that featured a fastball sitting 96-97 mph, an encouraging tick up in effective velocity from his pre-signing range (93-97)."
Kendry Chourio, Kansas City's No. 8 prospect, signed from Venezuela in January 2025 for $247,500 and has progressed rapidly through the minor leagues. At just 18 years old, he has pitched in the Dominican Summer League, Arizona Complex League, and Low-A Columbia Fireflies, becoming the youngest stateside pitcher in affiliated ball at age 17. His fastball sits 96-97 mph, an improvement from his pre-signing velocity range. Across 51 1/3 innings in 2025, Chourio struck out 63 hitters while walking only five, achieving an 11 K/9 rate. His combination of raw velocity and present command at a young age distinguishes him among pitching prospects.
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