Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt celebrated a team victory by drinking Fanta after finding no sparkling cider available, according to social media posts on Oct. 8, 2026. The 22-year-old rookie, who has deep family ties to Brigham Young University baseball, drew attention for the unconventional celebration following the Brewers' win.
Unconventional Celebration
The celebration became a topic of discussion on social media on Oct. 8, 2026, as fans reacted to the rookie's choice of beverage. Pratt reportedly noted that the lack of sparkling cider led him to opt for Fanta instead. "They didn't have sparkling cider, so I got some Fanta... tastes special after that one, frick!" Pratt said, according to social media posts from Jackson Payne and Curt Hogg.
Social Media Reaction
The rookie's celebration garnered significant engagement online. On Oct. 8, 2026, Jackson Payne described Pratt as a "Mormon legend" and noted the irony of the player's religious background while playing for the Brewers. Other fans, including Curt Hogg, remarked on the scene, noting that Pratt was "popping bottles" of Fanta. Cameron Ezeir also commented that the rookie's choice of soda made the moment unique.
Family Ties to BYU
Pratt's connection to Utah extends through his family history in collegiate athletics. According to social media posts from John Leone on Oct. 8, 2026, Pratt's uncle is the current head baseball coach at Brigham Young University. This connection was established years prior when Trent Pratt was named the BYU baseball head coach on June 8, 2022.
BYU Coaching History
Trent Pratt, the uncle of the Brewers shortstop, took over the BYU baseball program following a period as interim head coach. According to a 2022 announcement from Brigham Young University, Trent Pratt had been serving as the interim head coach since early April 2022. During his interim tenure, he guided the Cougars to a 16-9 overall record and a fourth-place finish in the West Coast Conference, leading the team to the 2022 WCC Baseball Tournament.
Coaching Achievements
The appointment of Trent Pratt followed a successful stint as an integral member of the BYU baseball staff. Since joining the program in 2013, he served as the hitting coach and associate head coach. His coaching tenure included helping the team secure West Coast Conference regular season championships in 2016, 2017, and 2019, and assisting in the team's advancement to the NCAA Tournament in 2017.
Professional Career Milestones
Cooper Pratt's professional rise has been marked by rapid advancement and significant financial commitment from the Milwaukee Brewers. Born on August 18, 2004, in Hialeah, Florida, the shortstop made his Major League Baseball debut on June 16, 2026. Before reaching the majors, Pratt was selected by the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
Major League Contract Details
On April 3, 2026, the Brewers finalized an eight-year contract extension with Pratt, valued at $50.75 million. The agreement includes two club options for 2034 and 2035, which could increase the total value of the contract to over $80 million. At the time of the signing, Pratt had the least amount of upper-level professional experience of any MLB player to have signed a contract extension.
