{"id":574986,"date":"2026-03-30T21:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/574986\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T21:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:47:09","slug":"milwaukee-brewers-make-51-million-decision-on-player-with-no-big-league-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/574986\/","title":{"rendered":"Milwaukee Brewers Make $51 Million Decision on Player with No Big-League Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 21: Cooper Pratt #87 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during photo day at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

In a bit of surprising MLB<\/a> contract news, the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> are on the verge of finalizing an eight-year, $50.75 contract extension with top prospect Cooper Pratt, according to multiple reports.<\/a><\/p>\n

Pratt, a 21-year-old shortstop prospect, has yet to make his MLB debut. While deals like this with young, touted prospects aren\u2019t totally uncommon, this MLB news just kinda came out of nowhere. Pratt is starting the 2026 season with Triple-A Nashville, but has not made it past Double-A before this season.<\/p>\n

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More Cooper Pratt Contract Details
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GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS \u2013 JULY 13: Cooper Pratt #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on during the sixth inning of the All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field on July 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Bob Nightengale of USA Today was first on the report of the year and financial value.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The deal will also reportedly include two $15 MM club options.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Athletic\u2019s Ken Rosenthal gives insight that there are potential escalators on the club options, essentially saying the contract could gain value if Cooper Pratt earns any high-ranking accolades (Gold Gloves, Silver Slugger, All-Star berths, etc.).<\/p>\n

Kind of a bold move by the Brewers, but they typically tend to know what they are doing when it comes to the players they want to lock up for the foreseeable future. Only time will tell how this Cooper Pratt deal will pan out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pratt is a lifetime .261 hitter in his four-year minor league career. He has 16 home runs in 844 at-bats\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 120 games with Double-A Biloxi last season, Pratt hit just .238 with an OPS of .691<\/a> and eight home runs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He was drafted by the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB draft.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Cooper Pratt Has been an Exceptional Fielder in the Minors<\/p>\n

Here is Cooper Pratt\u2019s MiLB.com bio:<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cA Minor League Gold Glove winner in 2024, Pratt continues to flash impressive timing and instincts at a premium position, and while his decent speed doesn\u2019t give him huge range, his arm strength and accuracy still help him on some of the deeper throws. His combination of contact and defense gives him a solid floor and a fighting shot to be Milwaukee\u2019s shortstop of the future, even with Jes\u00fas Made and Luis Pe\u00f1a charging up behind him.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the extension news, Brewers fans can certainly expect to see Cooper Pratt in the major leagues at some point.<\/p>\n

With a strong season in the minors, Milwaukee\u2019s front office may want to get a glimpse of him in the big leagues as soon as this season.<\/p>\n

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