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Jackson Chourio, Jackson Merrill and Jackson Holiday make MLB history with this nostalgic nod to Robin Yount in 1977.

Jackson Chourio with Milwaukee BreweriesJackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres and Jackson Holiday of the Baltimore Orioles made MLB history on Friday, August 16. The three rookies with the same first name became the first trio to accomplish the same feat on the same day, and for Brewers fans, it brings a nostalgic connection to Robin Yount.

On Friday, August 16, Jackson Chourio (Milwaukee Brewers), Jackson Merrill (San Diego Padres) and Jackson Holiday (Baltimore Orioles) made MLB history.

August 16, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Jackson Chourio (11) of the Milwaukee Brewers slides into third base for a triple against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

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For the first time in MLB history, three different players named Jackson scored a triple on the same night. Jackson Chourio and Jackson Holiday had their first career triples, and they did so within minutes of each other. Jackson Merrill’s triple was his sixth of the 2024 season.

Milwaukee Brewers fans remember Robin Yount with nostalgia, as all three players scored three three-pointers.

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Yount and his former teammate Paul Molitor during the 1982 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
1994 Press Photo Brewers’ Robin Yount talks to former teammate Paul Molitor

According to Nugget Chef on X, the triples by Jackson Chourio, Jackson Merrill and Jackson Holiday mark the first time since 1977 that three players 21 years ancient or younger have tripled on the same day. Almost 47 years ago, on August 27, 1977, Robin Yount, Jack Clark and Terry Puhl all tripled.

Will one of the Jacksons win the 2024 Rookie of the Year award?

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August 14, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Jackson Merrill (3) of the San Diego Padres reacts after hitting an RBI triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-USA TODAY Sports at Petco Park.

Both Jackson Chourio and Jackson Merrill are in contention for Rookie of the Year honors, as they have spent the entire 2024 season in the major leagues. Jackson Holiday made his MLB debut early but only recently returned to the huge leagues. Both Chourio and Merrill are highly regarded defenders this year, with Merrill learning to play center field on the fly, and they are great offensively, as Chourio has a .763 OPS and is chasing a 20/20 season, while Merrill has an .808 OPS with 17 home runs and 66 RBI.

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