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Brewers Sign Prospect Pratt to Rare Pre-Debut Deal
9 Apr
Summary
- Brewers signed infielder Cooper Pratt to an eight-year, $50 million extension.
- Pratt's contract is unusual as it was signed before his MLB debut.
- Scott Boras negotiated the deal to fulfill Pratt's desire to stay with Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Brewers have extended a rare eight-year, $50 million contract to top infielder prospect Cooper Pratt, a significant deal signed before his major league debut. This type of pre-debut extension is increasingly popular but typically occurs after a player has proven themselves in the majors.
Pratt's situation is unique as he has not yet debuted and is projected to be ready for the majors in 2027 or 2028. His performance last season in Double-A, with a .236 batting average and a .690 OPS, was not indicative of a star player. He is also considered the fourth-best infield prospect in the Brewers' organization.
Another unusual aspect of this deal is the involvement of agent Scott Boras, known for guiding clients to lucrative free agency. However, in this case, Boras facilitated the extension to align with Pratt's preference to stay with the Brewers organization.