Scouting Report: Jett Williams

Summary

Jett Williams, a 21-year-old infielder acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from the New York Mets in the Freddy Peralta trade, has shown significant offensive improvement in 2026. After a slow start with his new organization, Williams has found his stride at the plate, going 13-for-37 with four extra-base hits over his last 10 games. His current slash line stands at .236/.347/.350 with three home runs and eight steals. Most impressively, Williams has demonstrated mastery of the strike zone with a 65.7% Z-Swing rate and career-high 87.8% Z-Contact rate, indicating improved plate discipline and swing mechanics. He recently hit a walk-off three-run home run for the Nashville Sounds and is considered a potential candidate for an MLB promotion before Cooper Pratt, despite Pratt's early extension. Williams' best traits remain his speed and defense on the left side of the infield, with a 13.2% walk rate and improved 20.8% strikeout rate.