Brewers Bet Big on Pratt with $50.75M Deal

0:00It's April 6. You're listening to Milwaukee Brewers News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Cory with the story. Milwaukee Brewers just locked up shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt with an 8-year deal worth $50,750,000. The contract comes with escalators that could add up to 10 million more if he racks up high finishes in MVP voting and the team picks up its two. Options. He hasn't even hit the majors yet, but he's getting a $3 million signing bonus right off the bat. Details break down with salary starting at $2.5 million this year, climbing to $3.5 million in 2027. $4 million each in 2028 and 2029, then $5 million a piece in 2030 and 2031, $10.75 million in 2032 and $13 million in 2033. Pratt's a sixth round pick from the 2023 draft where he grabbed a $1.35 million bonus initially. He's ranked as the number 51 prospect by baseball America and number 62 by MLB Pipeline.

1:06Last season in AA with Biluxi, he batted 238, drew 67 walks, swiped 31 bags and drove in 62 runs over one. 120 games. The team holds $15 million options for 2034 and 2035, each boosting by up to $5 million based on MVP. Placings like $2 million for win, $1 million for second or third. Plus, $200,000 bonuses for all-star nods or gold gloves keep the incentives rolling. This move shows the brewers betting big on Pratt's upside, securing their infield future before he even debuts.