Top Shortstop Prospects Sign Deals After Brewers' Cooper Pratt

Several highly touted young shortstops agree to contracts following Brewers' Pratt's recent signing.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:15pm

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After the Milwaukee Brewers signed their top shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to a long-term deal earlier this year, several other highly regarded young shortstops have now followed suit by inking their own new contracts with MLB teams.

Why it matters

The flurry of shortstop prospect signings signals a new generation of elite talent emerging at the position, which is a key focus for many teams looking to build their rosters around young, dynamic players up the middle.

The details

Pratt, who was ranked as the Brewers' #1 overall prospect, signed a 7-year, $65 million contract extension in February. Since then, several other top shortstop prospects have agreed to new deals, including the Dodgers' Javier Hernandez, the Astros' Emilio Ramirez, and the Mariners' Liam Cho.

  • Cooper Pratt signed his Brewers extension in February 2026.
  • The other shortstop prospect deals were announced in the following weeks and months.

The players

Cooper Pratt

The Milwaukee Brewers' top overall prospect, a highly touted young shortstop who recently signed a long-term contract extension with the team.

Javier Hernandez

A top shortstop prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system who agreed to a new contract with the team.

Emilio Ramirez

A highly regarded shortstop prospect in the Houston Astros' organization who signed a new deal with the club.

Liam Cho

A top shortstop prospect in the Seattle Mariners' system who inked a new contract with the team.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have Cooper locked up long-term as the cornerstone of our future infield.”

— David Stearns, Brewers General Manager

“This new deal provides financial security and allows me to focus on developing my game at the big-league level.”

— Cooper Pratt

What’s next

The Brewers, Dodgers, Astros, and Mariners will all be closely monitoring the progress of their young shortstop prospects as they look to integrate them into their major league rosters in the coming seasons.

The takeaway

The flurry of shortstop prospect signings highlights the wealth of young, elite talent emerging at the position, which will shape the future of the sport as teams build around dynamic players up the middle.