Brewers Sign Shortstop Prospect Cooper Pratt to 8-Year, $50.75M Deal

The 21-year-old is considered one of the top prospects in the Brewers' farm system.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:03pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to an 8-year, $50.75 million contract with shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, according to a person familiar with the situation. Pratt, 21, is regarded as one of the top prospects in the Brewers' highly-ranked farm system and is known for his outstanding defensive skills, though his hitting is still developing.

Why it matters

The Brewers have a history of locking up their top prospects to long-term deals before they reach the majors, as they did with outfielder Jackson Chourio in 2023. This deal shows the team's confidence in Pratt's future potential and their commitment to building a contending roster around their talented minor league system.

The details

Pratt batted .238 with 8 home runs, 62 RBIs, 31 steals and a .343 on-base percentage in 120 games at Double-A Biloxi last season. He's considered an elite defender at shortstop and has impressed the Brewers' coaching staff in spring training, batting .294 with a .405 on-base percentage in 18 games.

  • Pratt was drafted by the Brewers in the 6th round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
  • The Brewers signed outfielder Jackson Chourio to an 8-year, $82 million deal in December 2023 when he was 19 years old.

The players

Cooper Pratt

A 21-year-old shortstop prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system, regarded as one of the top prospects in the organization and known for his outstanding defensive skills.

Jackson Chourio

A Brewers outfield prospect who signed an 8-year, $82 million extension in 2023 at age 19 before reaching the major leagues, where he has since collected at least 20 home runs and 20 steals in each of his first two seasons.

Pat Murphy

The manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, who praised Pratt's aptitude and work ethic after watching him in spring training.

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What they’re saying

“What's not to like? Aptitude. He's a baseball player. He's a good baseball player. He's got a ways to go. He's got to develop. Great human, a worker.”

— Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers Manager

What’s next

The Brewers have not yet officially announced the contract extension for Cooper Pratt.

The takeaway

The Brewers' decision to lock up another top prospect long-term demonstrates their commitment to building a contender through their strong farm system, even if it means investing heavily in players before they reach the major leagues.