Cooper Pratt Signs Massive Deal, Brewers Bank on Stardom

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Milwaukee Brewer's prospect Cooper Pratt, the 21-year-old shortstop, just locked in an 8-year deal worth 50,750.

$1,000 through 2033, with club options for 2034 and 2035.

He's kicking off the season with Triple-A Nashville after a standout year in AA Biluxi where he hit 238 with 8 homers.

31 steals and a goal glove as the top minor league shortstop at his position.

Baseball America ranks in 51st. Overall, MLB Pipeline has him at 62.

Pratt told reporters the security lifts all that contract noise, letting him chase perfection without the stress.

Now it's just fun pressure to.

Dominate. Brewer's exec Matt Arnold raves about his glove, athleticism, speed, and power upside, calling him super-toolsy.

Agent Scott Boris says the deal sets Pratt up to maximize his game, even if it delays free agency.

It echoes Jackson Churios' 8-year 82-million pack that 19, which exploded with 2020 power speed seasons in the majors.

Short stops like Pratt and Seattle's new Sinee Colt Emerson on 95 million are gold right now, elite defense, plus offense is rare.

Brewer's are banking on Pratt following Churios' path straight to Stardom.