Chourio Earns Aparicio Honor for 20-20 Streak
Three Venezuelan baseball figures received honorable mentions from the Luis Aparicio Award, recognizing record-setting performances and a Hall of Fame induction.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Baseball
Jackson Chourio became the youngest player, at 22, to reach three consecutive 20-20 seasons, while Ildemaro Vargas set a Venezuelan record with 27 consecutive games with a hit. The honors were part of the Luis Aparicio Award, which also recognized Pablo Sandoval's induction into the San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame.
Why it matters
The recognitions highlight the continued success of Venezuelan players in Major League Baseball across both power-speed production and sustained hitting. Sandoval's induction marks a formal honor for a career that included three World Series championships.
Chourio's three consecutive 20-20 seasons at age 22 were the youngest of any player, ahead of Julio Rodríguez (23) and Bobby Witt Jr. (24). Vargas's 27 consecutive games with a hit exceeded Wilson Ramos's 26-game record from 2019 for a Venezuelan in the Major Leagues.
The players
Luis Aparicio Award
An annual honor recognizing Venezuelan baseball figures for achievements in Major League Baseball.
Jackson Chourio
A Venezuelan outfielder from Zulia who became the youngest player to reach three consecutive 20-20 seasons.
Ildemaro Vargas
A Venezuelan infielder who set the Venezuelan record for consecutive games with a hit in the Major Leagues.
Pablo Sandoval
A former third baseman who won three World Series championships and was inducted into the San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame.
The details
The Luis Aparicio Award gave honorable mentions to three Venezuelan baseball figures for milestones in their careers. Sandoval, who played 11 of his 14 seasons with the Giants, compiled a .285 batting average, 135 home runs, 569 RBIs, and three World Series rings before his induction on August 8.
Timeline
August 8: Pablo Sandoval inducted into the San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame.
2019: Wilson Ramos set the prior Venezuelan record of 26 consecutive games with a hit.
2026: The Luis Aparicio Award 2026 edition honors were announced.
Season Trajectory
Vargas's 27-game streak surpasses Wilson Ramos's 26-game Venezuelan mark set in 2019, extending a record that had stood since that season. Chourio's three straight 20-20 campaigns place him ahead of Julio Rodríguez and Bobby Witt Jr. in early-career production.
Chourio's three consecutive 20-20 seasons make him a notable target in fantasy leagues for power-speed production. Vargas's hitting streak is a reminder that contact consistency can carry meaningful value for roster construction.
The takeaway
Early-career production at this level is rare, and Chourio's 20-20 run shows how quickly young players can establish elite benchmarks. Sustained contact, as Vargas demonstrated, remains one of the most valuable skills in the game.
Further reading
For more on the sport's leading figures, explore the Baseball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Últimas Noticias.
