Cooper Pratt Signs Game-Changing Contract

0:00On April 4th, Milwaukee Brewer's prospect Cooper Pratt locked in an eight-year contract where a $50.75 million running through, 2033, with club options for the next two years. The 21-year-old shortstop called it a game-changer, saying it wipes out contract worries so he can just focus on balling out every day. Pratt heads to Triple-A Nashville to open the season after a solid double-A run last year, hitting 238 with eight homers, 31, steals and 67 walks. He's the Brewer's top tools he talent, a sixth-round pick from 2023 ranked around 50th overall by prospect lists. Everyone's hyped on his elite defense. He snagged the minor league gold glove at short last year, while his bat keeps evolving. Brewer's exec Matt Arnold believes in the power upside from his athletic build, an agent Scott Boris says the security lets Pratt maximize his, potential without chasing free agency soon.

1:00This mirrors their hit with Jackson Turio, who signed an $82 million minor league pact and exploded with 20 plus homers, and steals in his first two big league seasons. Mariners' prospect, Cole Emerson, just topped it, with 95 million over eight years. Short stops like these are gold right now. This notes team's crave that two-win defender who adds offense for a total three-plus war stud. For Milwaukee, betting early on Pratt feels like smart money on the next wave of stars. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is Milwaukee Brewer's news today. I'm Corey with the story.