William Contreras powered Milwaukee’s first World Series title with impact at the plate and behind it, earning MVP honors after the Brewers defeated Tampa Bay 4-1 in Game 5. The catcher delivered four RBIs in the Series and stood out for his defense and success challenging pitches.

By the Numbers
  • World Series: .381/.435/.429, eight hits and four RBIs.
  • ABS challenges: 10 successful in the World Series; 21-for-32 in the postseason (66%), up from 57% in the regular season.
  • Regular season: .270 average, 18 home runs and a career-high 94 RBIs.
Yes, But

Contreras’ regular-season defensive run value was minus-1, but he improved to plus-3 in the postseason. His performance behind the plate helped make him a difference-maker beyond his offensive production.

Bottom Line

Contreras’ championship impact came from doing it all: producing runs, managing the pitching staff and turning challenges into outs. His MVP award recognizes the value of a catcher shaping a series on both sides of the game.