Brewers Fans Will Love Jett Williams' Post-Trade Attitude

The 23-year-old shortstop/utility player is excited to join the Brewers' scrappy, high-energy lineup.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:07am

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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 clearly excited to join the team and sees himself as a perfect fit for their identity.

Why it matters

The Brewers are known for doing more with less, constantly finding young talent to help the team succeed. Jett Williams, a 23-year-old prospect, represents the type of player the Brewers have found success with in the past - a scrappy, high-energy player who can contribute in multiple positions.

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 his manager, Pat Murphy, who has famously coached a ton of shorter, high-energy players. 'I was telling Murph, 'You're going to have to drag me off the field,'' Williams said.

  • 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 in exchange for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers.

Pat Murphy

The manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, known for coaching a lot of shorter, high-energy players dating back to his days at Arizona State as the head coach for a young Dustin Pedroia.

Freddy Peralta

A pitcher who was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets.

Tobias Myers

A pitcher who was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets.

Brice Turang

A Platinum Glove second baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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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 don't yet know if Williams will play shortstop full time or take on more of a utility role, as he's capable at second base (where Platinum Glover Brice Turang dwells) and center field. What they do know, however, is that much like Caleb Durbin last year, they've got a hungry newcomer arriving at spring training next month hoping to win a starting job right out of the gate.

The takeaway

The Brewers have a history of finding success with scrappy, high-energy players who can contribute in multiple positions. Jett Williams, a 23-year-old prospect acquired in the Freddy Peralta trade, seems to fit that mold perfectly and is excited to join the Brewers' lineup and prove himself at spring training.