World Series 2026: Brewers catcher William Contreras wins MVP thanks to big effort with his bat and behind the plate
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Key Points:
- Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras was named the World Series MVP after leading the team to its first-ever championship with strong offensive and defensive performances in the series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Contreras posted a .381/.435/.429 slash line with 4 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and key defensive plays, including two caught stealings in Game 1, helping limit the Rays to 2.4 runs per game.
- Despite strong contributions from teammates like Jackson Chourio, rookie Cooper Pratt, reliever Aaron Ashby, and ace Jacob Misiorowski, Contreras's all-around impact earned him the MVP honors.
- The Brewers finished the postseason with an 11-2 record, sweeping the Dodgers in the NLCS and defeating the Rays 4-1 in the World Series, capping a historic season with 103 regular-season wins.
- This championship marks the first in franchise history, and the Brewers will celebrate with their fans in Milwaukee with a championship parade.
