William Contreras Named 2026 World Series MVP as Brewers Defeat Rays

World Series MVP Award

Milwaukee catcher William Contreras was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 World Series after the Brewers secured a 4‑1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 28, 2026.

Contreras posted a .381 batting average and drove in four runs across the five‑game series, while also throwing out four runners attempting to steal.

His defensive performance included winning 10 of 13 ball‑strike challenges, and he set a Brewers franchise record with 19 postseason hits.

The award makes Contreras the eighth catcher in Major League Baseball history to earn World Series MVP honors.

Other Notable Performances

Outfielder Jackson Chourio recorded 11 hits in 24 at‑bats, establishing a record for the most hits by a player in a five‑game World Series.

Reliever Cooper Pratt contributed a go‑ahead home run in the 12th inning of one game, and rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski started and won both the opening and clinching games of the series.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised Contreras, calling him “our pit bull” for his aggressive play behind the plate.