Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal, AP source says
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt has agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50. 75 million contract, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.
USA Today first reported that the two sides were on the verge of agreeing to terms. Pratt, 21, is regarded as one of the more promising players in a Brewers farm system that ranks among the best in the majors. He was rated by MLB Pipeline as the No.
62 prospect in all of baseball. Pratt already has a reputation as an outstanding fielder. He’s not as polished a hitter at this point in his development, though he does have a good eye.
Pratt batted . 238 with a . 343 on-base percentage, eight homers, 62 RBIs, 31 steals and 67 walks in 120 games with Double-A Biloxi in the pitcher-friendly Southern League last season.
Pratt also played three games at Triple-A Nashville and went 4 of 15 with an RBI and a steal. He batted . 294 with a .