Brewers Fans Will Love Jett Williams' Post-Trade Attitude

The 23-year-old shortstop/utility player is excited to join the scrappy Brewers after being traded from the Mets.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:47am

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Milwaukee Brewers fans might rightfully stay upset about the Freddy Peralta trade for a while, but that doesn't mean they can't love the guys they got back. Shortstop/utility player Jett Williams, one of the two pieces the Brewers got from the New York Mets in exchange for Peralta and fellow righty Tobias Myers, is excited to join the Brewers and their scrappy, high-energy playing style.

Why it matters

The Brewers are known for doing more with less, constantly finding young talent to help the team in the years to come. Williams, a 23-year-old prospect, seems to fit the Brewers' identity perfectly and could make an immediate impact.

The details

Williams sounded off on his fit with the Brewers, saying "Looking from top to bottom of the lineup and the way they play, it's a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy. So, it's similar to me. The way they play the game is similar to how I play." He even described how he fits the mold of manager Pat Murphy, who has coached a ton of shorter, high-energy players. The Brewers are still deciding if Williams will play shortstop full time or take on more of a utility role, as he's capable at second base and center field.

  • On Monday, Williams sounded off on his fit with the Brewers as part of a piece by MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.

The players

Jett Williams

A 23-year-old shortstop/utility player who was traded from the New York Mets to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Freddy Peralta

A Brewers pitcher who was traded away in the deal that brought Jett Williams to Milwaukee.

Tobias Myers

A Brewers pitcher who was also traded away in the deal that brought Jett Williams to Milwaukee.

Pat Murphy

The manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, known for coaching a lot of shorter, high-energy players.

Dustin Pedroia

A former player who was coached by Pat Murphy at Arizona State and is known as a shorter, high-energy player.

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What they’re saying

“Looking from top to bottom of the lineup and the way they play, it's a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy. So, it's similar to me. The way they play the game is similar to how I play.”

— Jett Williams, Brewers Shortstop/Utility Player

“I was telling Murph, 'You're going to have to drag me off the field,'”

— Jett Williams, Brewers Shortstop/Utility Player

What’s next

The Brewers are still deciding if Williams will play shortstop full time or take on more of a utility role, as he's capable at second base and center field.

The takeaway

Jett Williams' scrappy mentality and high-energy playing style seem to fit perfectly with the Brewers' identity, and he's excited to join the team and compete for a starting job right away.