MLB rookie overlooked by 181 picks justifies $50.75m deal with World Series heroics

Milwaukee Brewers’ $50.75 million gamble on Cooper Pratt has paid off spectacularly, with the 22-year-old shortstop emerging as a key figure in their World Series triumph. After making his MLB debut in June, Pratt delivered crucial hits, a dramatic extra-inning home run and a record-breaking six consecutive hits, turning an extraordinary investment into an immediate championship success.