Prospect Spotlight: Cooper Pratt, SS Brewers
We’re checking back in on a spring training name we liked. How is Cooper Pratt holding up two months into the season? Is he still a steal at current prices?
Defensive-wizard shortstop with a high-contact bat; if the emerging pop holds, his 2024 Bowman Chrome autos could level-up fast.
Player Profile
| Height / Weight | B/T | Draft / Bonus | Org Rank* | Rule-5 EL | ETA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | 6′ 3″ / 206 lbs | R/R | 2023 6th-Rd (#182) — $1.35 M (over-slot) | #5 MIL / MLB Top-100 fringe | Dec 2027 | Mid-2026 |
Brewers’ internal ranking; sits just outside most national Top-100 lists but rising.
1. Performance Snapshot (2025 AA Biloxi)
| Year | G | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | SB | BB % | K % | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | 188* | .232 | .319 | .365 | 4 | 10 | 10.1 | 15.4 | .673 |
Context: Pratt’s surface slash is pedestrian, but his 10 % walk / 15 % strikeout rates at age 20 in Double-A demonstrate an advanced approach that the Brewers rave about.
2. Advanced Indicators (2025 samples)
| Metric | Value | League Avg | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact % | ~81 % | ~76 % | One of Biloxi’s best bat-to-ball rates |
| Chase % | 23 % | 29 % | Strong zone judgement matches scouting reports |
| 90th EV | 102 mph | 101 mph | Gap pop now; sneaky loft gains in May |
| GB/FB | 1.2 | 1.3 | Line-drive heavy; power projection tied to more loft |
Takeaway: Pratt continues to marry above-average contact skills with improving impact; his max EV crept to 107 mph in mid-May BP sessions.
3. Scouting Grades (Present / Future)
| Tool | Hit | Game Power | Raw Power | Run | Field | Arm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | 55 / 60 | 40 / 50 | 50 / 55 | 50 / 50 | 55 / 60 | 60 / 60 |
- Hit: Loose, direct swing; controls zone (career .355 OBP).
- Power: 6 HR in 2024, 4 already in 2025 — projects to 12-15 HR with natural strength gains.
- Run: Average underway; good instincts (41 career SB).
- Field: 2024 MiLB Gold Glove winner at SS — silky actions, sure hands.
- Arm: Plus, accurate rocket; can make deep-hole throws
4. Organizational Fit & MLB Outlook
- Brewers’ long-term shortstop is unsettled post-Adames. Pratt’s elite glove gives him a direct line to that job.
- Spring Training cameo (.357 AVG, .928 OPS in 14 AB) turned heads and earned “early-callup” whispers.
- Biloxi staff notes he’s begun tapping pull-side lift; if the ISO ticks toward .150, he’ll move to AAA Nashville by August.
- ETA: Early-to-mid 2026 regular; floor of utility infielder, ceiling of first-division SS with plus defense and league-average bat.
5. Sentiment & Market Buzz
- Helium watch: FanGraphs called him a “steal of the ’23 draft” after that over-slot 6th-round deal.
- SI feature (May 2025) tagged Pratt a candidate to “shoot up MLB Pipeline rankings this summer.”
- Brewers fans already lobby for a 2025 cameo if injuries hit — reminiscent of Brice Turang’s track.
6. Bowman Chrome Hobby Outlook
| Factor | Current Impact |
|---|---|
| 1st Auto Card | 2024 Bowman Chrome #CPA-CPR |
| Supply | Heavy through Blue /150; real scarcity Orange /25 & lower |
| Recent Sales | Base PSA-10 ≈ $110–150; Blue /150 raw $180–220; Gold /50 raw pushing $300+ |
| Color-Match | Gold /50 pairs perfectly with Brewers palette; collectors paying a premium |
| Catalyst Triggers | Futures Game invite, AAA promotion, in-season call-up rumors |
Collector POV: Prices lulled with a mid-May slump, but a steady defensive floor plus emerging pop makes Pratt a classic mid-tier stash. Orange /25 autos remain attainable relative to his glove-first peers.
TL;DR
Cooper Pratt is an elite-glove shortstop with a mature contact approach and budding pop — already holding his own in Double-A at 20. His 2024 Bowman Chrome autos are inexpensive today, but a late-season AAA bump or Gold Glove repeat could turn Blue /150 and Gold /50 parallels into the next Brewers hobby breakout.