William Contreras powered the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series title, earning MVP honors for impact on both sides of the plate. His hitting, work on ABS challenges and ability to control the running game made him an all-around force in the five-game series.

By the Numbers
  • Contreras went 8-for-21 (.381) with 4 RBIs and 1 strikeout in the series.
  • He went 10-for-14 on ABS challenges and threw out 4 of 9 basestealers.
  • Jackson Chourio hit .458 (11-for-24); rookie Cooper Pratt hit .421 (8-for-19).
  • Aaron Ashby pitched 5⅔ scoreless innings.
Yes, But

Contreras had strong competition for MVP: Chourio and Pratt produced at the plate, while Ashby delivered scoreless relief. The award recognized Contreras’ broader contribution, including his defensive work behind the plate.

Bottom Line

Contreras helped define Milwaukee’s championship run as a complete catcher—not just a productive hitter—and became the first catcher to win World Series MVP since Salvador Perez in 2015.