2026 World Series MVP Expected to Leave Brewers Making $9.5 Million in Winning Year

Catcher William Contreras took home World Series MVP honors as the Milwaukee Brewers became champions for the first time in franchise history. Contreras hit .381, going 8-for-21 with four RBIs in the five-game series. He delivered an RBI double in the clincher. The 28-year-old also won 10 of 13 challenges in the first World Series with the Automated Ball-Strike system. He threw out four of nine runners who tried to steal. He was a game changer for Milwaukee all October. Contreras hit .444 with two homers in the Division Series against the San Diego Padres.