Jett playing primarily SS is 2026?

[liveforoctober]

22 minutes ago, thebruce44 said:

How high up the rankings did Frelick, Weimer, and Mitchell get? I don't remember reading much about Weimer so it was surprising when he had a decent early year. Otherwise, I'd say the success rate between Frelick and Mitchell has been good outside of injuries. Either way, this is anecdotal and looking at a small sample.

Definitely. I meant more so the 3 of them arriving at the same time, from the same position, all as MLB worthy prospects more so than "we have 3 top 100 guys". The ceilings of Made, Pena, Pratt, and now Williams definitely far exceed what was expected from them.

This is more so just a response to any worries people may have about having too many good guys. During the Peralta trade lead up I saw a poster comment and say "how many prospects do we really need?" ... and the answer, within reason, is all of them. We want all of them. If the Brewers have the chance to acquire another Top 100 SS that is bound for AAA this year with surplus value - I hope they do it. 

[wiguy94]

39 minutes ago, thebruce44 said:

How high up the rankings did Frelick, Weimer, and Mitchell get? I don't remember reading much about Weimer so it was surprising when he had a decent early year. Otherwise, I'd say the success rate between Frelick and Mitchell has been good outside of injuries. Either way, this is anecdotal and looking at a small sample.

In pre-season rankings before debuting Frelick peaked at 30 (Pipeline 2023), Wiemer peaked at 65 (Baseball Prospectus 2023), and Mitchell peaked at 65 (Pipeline 2021)

[thebruce44]

5 hours ago, wiguy94 said:

In pre-season rankings before debuting Frelick peaked at 30 (Pipeline 2023), Wiemer peaked at 65 (Baseball Prospectus 2023), and Mitchell peaked at 65 (Pipeline 2021)

Thanks, how did you find that?

[wiguy94]

1 hour ago, thebruce44 said:

Thanks, how did you find that?

Baseball-reference. If you click on that amateur, college, minor lg stats tab then the new page will show where you ranked on preseason Top 100 lists of Pipeline, BA, and BP. 

[thebruce44]

On 1/29/2026 at 10:04 PM, wiguy94 said:

Baseball-reference. If you click on that amateur, college, minor lg stats tab then the new page will show where you ranked on preseason Top 100 lists of Pipeline, BA, and BP. 

Dude, thank you. This is why I still try to keep up on this site.

[jay87shot]

I think Williams should play like just pure utility in AAA. Not because I want him to be a utility but because we have other AAA players. Pratt should play 66% SS, some 3B, and maybe DH occasionally. Lara should play 66% CF with the rest in a corner. Leaving 1/3 SS, 1/3 CF, 1/3 LF/2B/DH. That way if he is needed in the at short or CF he is ready for both and if other injuries happen he could be ready at 2B or LF quickly. It also always Lara and Pratt to maximize there potentials especially since both are regarded as better defenders than Williams.

[CheeseheadInQC]

36 minutes ago, jay87shot said:

I think Williams should play like just pure utility in AAA. Not because I want him to be a utility but because we have other AAA players. Pratt should play 66% SS, some 3B, and maybe DH occasionally. Lara should play 66% CF with the rest in a corner. Leaving 1/3 SS, 1/3 CF, 1/3 LF/2B/DH. That way if he is needed in the at short or CF he is ready for both and if other injuries happen he could be ready at 2B or LF quickly. It also always Lara and Pratt to maximize there potentials especially since both are regarded as better defenders than Williams.

Are we sure that Pratt and Lara are starting at AAA, though? I mean, they both feel a bit like bubble guys for an immediate promotion given last year's OK, but not exceptional performances with the bat.

[sveumrules]

33 minutes ago, CheeseheadInQC said:

Are we sure that Pratt and Lara are starting at AAA, though? I mean, they both feel a bit like bubble guys for an immediate promotion given last year's OK, but not exceptional performances with the bat.

I think there is more room for Pratt in Nashville than there is for Lara with the current guys in the upper levels. At the moment I'd guess the weekly starts would break down something like...

Catcher
Quero (4) Wood (2)

First Base
Burke (4) Black (2)

Second Base
Seigler (4) Pratt (1) Jett (1)

Shortstop
Pratt (4) Jett (2)

Third Base
Wilken (4) Pratt (1) Seigler (1)

Outfield
Lockridge (5) Badoo (4) Berroa (4) Jett (3) Black (2)

DH
rotate Burke / Quero / Wilken / Black / Badoo / Berroa as needed

Just too many OF for Lara to get enough time with the 40 Man guys ahead of him. Burke vs Adams should also be interesting. I lean Blake since he's older and had the blistering end to last year. Could see them having Luke repeat Biloxi to work on swing decisions kinda like they did with Jadher and Wisco last year.

Pratt definitely didn't force the issue with his bat in Biloxi, but my guess is they'd prefer for him and Made to each get as much time at SS as possible still so he'll end up in Nashville.

[Ro Mueller]

50 minutes ago, sveumrules said:

I think there is more room for Pratt in Nashville than there is for Lara with the current guys in the upper levels. At the moment I'd guess the weekly starts would break down something like...

Catcher
Quero (4) Wood (2)

First Base
Burke (4) Black (2)

Second Base
Seigler (4) Pratt (1) Jett (1)

Shortstop
Pratt (4) Jett (2)

Third Base
Wilken (4) Pratt (1) Seigler (1)

Outfield
Lockridge (5) Badoo (4) Berroa (4) Jett (3) Black (2)

DH
rotate Burke / Quero / Wilken / Black / Badoo / Berroa as needed

Just too many OF for Lara to get enough time with the 40 Man guys ahead of him. Burke vs Adams should also be interesting. I lean Blake since he's older and had the blistering end to last year. Could see them having Luke repeat Biloxi to work on swing decisions kinda like they did with Jadher and Wisco last year.

Pratt definitely didn't force the issue with his bat in Biloxi, but my guess is they'd prefer for him and Made to each get as much time at SS as possible still so he'll end up in Nashville.

We also have Greg Jones, Eddys Leonard, Freddy Zamora and Ethan Murray to account for.

Of the 2003-2004 birthday men being considered for AAA (Burke, Pratt, Adams, Lara), I assume Pratt (120 career AA games, potential first AAA game at age 21.62 years) is the most likely to be rostered there, following the Turang career path (73 career AA games, first AAA game at age 20.70 years).

I agree that the Burke vs. Adams placement decision looms large, but maybe we'll give Adams some more opportunities at third base to retain the flexibility to keep them both in AA to start the season.

[Turning2]

On 1/28/2026 at 2:34 PM, True Blue Brew Crew said:

Only the perpetually pessimistic thankfully. The organization and scouting community still very clearly hold him in high regard. Another factor it seems many have forgotten about is the effect of the southern league and its tendency to humble many future major leaguers on their first go around. I, along with many others, expect a strong year from Pratt in '26

Sorry, I'm inclined towards independent thought.  If that stereotypes me as perpetually pessimistic, so be it. I've heard and read plenty of online opinions which aren't as high on Pratt as they were. Some of his shine has come off. That to me equates to falling out of favor, primarily because he has a hotter prospect on his tail. I think some here misguidedly interpret that as me saying he's now viewed as a bust. 

[umphrey]

I don't pay attention to MiLB lineups that much. Can Pratt and Williams split time at SS or do they typically avoid that? I think it makes sense to keep Williams at SS in AAA at least to start the year to possibly take time away from Ortiz, but Pratt makes sense in the same spot. I guess they could keep Pratt at AA but I'm not a fan of that either. 

[CheeseheadInQC]

1 hour ago, Turning2 said:

Sorry, I'm inclined towards independent thought.  If that stereotypes me as perpetually pessimistic, so be it. I've heard and read plenty of online opinions which aren't as high on Pratt as they were. Some of his shine has come off. That to me equates to falling out of favor, primarily because he has a hotter prospect on his tail. I think some here misguidedly interpret that as me saying he's now viewed as a bust. 

I think that explanation is fair. It feels less negative than I typically view falling out of favor. I view Pratt’s season more as plateauing. He wasn’t overwhelmed as one of the younger players at AA, but he also didn’t really answer the biggest question about him. As I look more as the prospect lists come out, I might have him seventh in the system, but that says more about my tendency to overrate pitching than Pratt.

[jay87shot]

On 1/31/2026 at 9:44 AM, CheeseheadInQC said:

Are we sure that Pratt and Lara are starting at AAA, though? I mean, they both feel a bit like bubble guys for an immediate promotion given last year's OK, but not exceptional performances with the bat.

I would say Lara should 100%, he played well in AA in almost every aspect and guys like Baddoo, Berroa, Lockridge, Jones, and Black in AAA may congest the OF but I would make Lara the everyday CF. Pratt probably could start in AA but having Made there makes it a bit difficult since ideally both should get alot of SS playing time. I wouldn't have a problem with Pratt in AA especially since he is from Mississippi and being close to home for even a month or two would probably be good for him. That being said him starting in the hitter friendly confines of Nashville I think would be likely a better confidence boost, especially since he did have a decent year in AA.

[Brewersfan1]

On 1/27/2026 at 12:26 PM, nate82 said:

Pratt could also be moved to 3B though Wilken is already there in AAA.

Pratt physically would probably be better at 3B.  I am not sure the Brewers share the same idea.  It could also allow Pratt to put on some more muscle as he wouldn’t have to be so lean to play at 3B.  May also help his power hitting if he puts on some more muscle and weight.  

Muscle doesn’t slow people down. He can put on muscle and still play shortstop. He won a gold glove, he seems physically capable. 

[Mr Southpaw]

Jett will be the utility guy.  Let him play all 7 receiving positions until they call him up. With Pratt, Made and Pena coming in the next few years there will be no place for him at SS. The Brewers are in a very good place.

[Lathund]

I don't see any good reason why Pratt should repeat AA. He played a full year there, was above average offensively for the league. Time to challenge in him AAA. If playing time is an issue he can get some work at 3B and 2B. Williams can play several different positions. Rotate positions, utilize the DH spot. Injuries will happen (At AAA and MLB level) as well. No need for a prospect to play literally every single day, starting 5 days a week (Instead of the maximum 6) is fine, and you can easily get that for all of the "major" infield prospects in AAA (Pratt, Williams, whoever else ends up there out of Adams, Wilken, Burke). 

[gregmag]

On 2/1/2026 at 9:10 AM, Turning2 said:

Sorry, I'm inclined towards independent thought.  If that stereotypes me as perpetually pessimistic, so be it. I've heard and read plenty of online opinions which aren't as high on Pratt as they were. Some of his shine has come off. That to me equates to falling out of favor, primarily because he has a hotter prospect on his tail. I think some here misguidedly interpret that as me saying he's now viewed as a bust. 

Wow, I sure am glad someone here is “inclined towards independent thought.”  The rest of us lemmings will all try to bask in your unique example. 

[Turning2]

19 hours ago, gregmag said:

Wow, I sure am glad someone here is “inclined towards independent thought.”  The rest of us lemmings will all try to bask in your unique example. 

Somebody was taking a swipe at me and others as being "perpetually pessimistic" because we don't see lollipops and rainbows with everything the populist view accepts. Instead of getting into a juvenile, name calling pissing match, I provided an explanation as to why someone might view a differing opinion in that manner. 

[brewcrewdue80]

On 1/30/2026 at 12:04 AM, wiguy94 said:

Baseball-reference. If you click on that amateur, college, minor lg stats tab then the new page will show where you ranked on preseason Top 100 lists of Pipeline, BA, and BP. 

You'll notice it's always pre season ranks. So there are chances they could peak higher mid-season while being promoted after Super 2 date and graduating off prospect lists. But yes, this is the way to quickly find rankings if listed preseason. I think Hall or Ortiz kinda missed the preseason ranks. Or there was a Brewers call up that missed the preseason ranks and lost prospect status who had climbed to a mid-season ranking.

Edited February 3 by brewcrewdue80
Phoned auto a different word

[brewcrewdue80]

On 2/1/2026 at 9:10 AM, Turning2 said:

Sorry, I'm inclined towards independent thought.  If that stereotypes me as perpetually pessimistic, so be it. I've heard and read plenty of online opinions which aren't as high on Pratt as they were. Some of his shine has come off. That to me equates to falling out of favor, primarily because he has a hotter prospect on his tail. I think some here misguidedly interpret that as me saying he's now viewed as a bust. 

HS players drafted early get that rep. Unless you're in a big market, then post poor numbers and still be top 40.

The ceiling projection changes if the knock on the HS prospect seems to creep in after a season or 2. You expect some body filling out and harder hit balls or HR power to show up, but Warning Track Power(hi)  or k issues, it's time for the next draft/int signing class to jump ahead in ranking. 

I could easily see Williams as Opening day SS over Ortiz. Like Sproat, being ranked qualifies him for Roy draft pick compensation. So the conversation on Pratt in AAA or AA wouldn't matter. Monasterio's days has to be numbered. If they put Williams on Opening day roster, I'll guess he becomes a late RP trade for a team needing a 3b/SS backup.

[harrydalton]

Jett playing SS going into spring training  only makes sense. He's closest SS prospect to being ready with the bat. See if he can beat out Ortiz. Of itself that doesn't mean management intends to assign him to AAA as the principal SS.