Willson Contreras

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Boston Red Sox · First Base

Age 346' 0" · 240 lbsBats Right

FBaseball Overview

At 34 years old, this veteran first baseman brings a proven track record of All-Star caliber production to the Red Sox lineup after establishing himself as one of baseball's most consistent offensive contributors. His 2026 numbers show a slight dip in playing time with 287 at-bats compared to 490 the previous season, though his batting average improved to .282 while he maintained respectable power with 18 home runs and 53 RBI. Fantasy managers should view him as a reliable source of average and RBI in middle-to-late round selections, though the reduced plate appearances and modest stolen base output (just 1 SB) limit ceiling upside in deeper formats. The primary concern heading into 2026 remains durability and whether age will further compress his offensive profile, making him better suited for mixed leagues than star-studded dynasty competitions.

News Updates

Willson Contreras Goes Deep with Three-Run Blast
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras hit his 20th home run of the season, a three-run shot, during Sunday's 7-5 victory over the Angels. Contreras went 1-for-4 with a walk, and his power production continues to be a significant contributor to Boston's offensive output.
Jul 6, 2026
Willson Contreras belts three-run homer in Red Sox rout
Boston Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-5 but delivered the decisive blow with a three-run home run in an 8-1 victory over the Angels on Saturday. Contreras was also recently named an All-Star for the Phillies representation.
Jul 5, 2026
Willson Contreras Homers in Red Sox Win
Boston Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning during Monday's 6-3 victory over the Nationals. Contreras continues to produce at the plate while playing for his native country of Venezuela.
Jun 30, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	Chicago Cubs	76	.282	12	35	33	2	.357	.488	.845
2017	Chicago Cubs	117	.276	21	74	50	5	.356	.499	.855
2018	Chicago Cubs	138	.249	10	54	50	4	.339	.390	.729
2019	Chicago Cubs	105	.272	24	64	57	1	.355	.533	.888
2020	Chicago Cubs	57	.243	7	26	37	1	.356	.407	.763
2021	Chicago Cubs	128	.237	21	57	61	5	.340	.438	.778
2022	Chicago Cubs	113	.243	22	55	65	4	.349	.466	.815
2023	St. Louis Cardinals	125	.264	20	67	55	6	.358	.467	.825
2024	St. Louis Cardinals	84	.262	15	36	48	4	.380	.468	.848
2025	St. Louis Cardinals	135	.257	20	80	70	5	.344	.447	.791
2026	Boston Red Sox	86	.284	20	59	45	2	.378	.542	.920
Career	Totals	1164	.260	192	607	571	39	.354	.466	.820

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2009	DSL Cubs 2	29	.205	1	6	13	2	.305	.313	.618
2010	DSL Cubs 2	17	.313	0	9	11	2	.405	.375	.780
2011	Boise Hawks	60	.261	2	26	31	3	.305	.347	.652
2012	Boise Hawks	64	.273	3	39	32	3	.316	.357	.673
2013	Kane County Cougars	86	.246	10	44	45	8	.318	.411	.729
2014	Daytona Cubs	80	.242	5	37	40	5	.320	.359	.679
2015	Tennessee Smokies	126	.333	8	75	71	4	.413	.478	.891
2016	Iowa Cubs	55	.353	9	43	40	4	.442	.593	1.035
2019	Iowa Cubs	3	.143	0	0	3	0	.333	.286	.619
2021	Iowa Cubs	3	.182	2	2	3	0	.250	.727	.977
2024	Memphis Redbirds	6	.143	0	1	2	0	.182	.143	.325
Career	Totals	529	.280	40	282	291	31	.353	.416	.769

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.4 mph

Max EV114.4 mph

Launch Angle17.3°

Barrel %14.1%

K %24.9%

Hard Hit %46.8%

Whiff %30.4%

Chase %33.7%

xBA0.271

xSLG0.516

xwOBA0.386

GB%40.0%

LD%21.4%

FB%27.3%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

LD% — Line drive rate. High LD% hitters make consistent hard contact; line drives are the batted ball type most likely to fall for hits and boost batting average.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2016

Chicago Cubs

.282

.357

.488

.845

2017

Chicago Cubs

117

.276

.356

.499

.855

2018

Chicago Cubs

138

.249

.339

.390

.729

2019

Chicago Cubs

105

.272

.355

.533

.888

2020

Chicago Cubs

.243

.356

.407

.763

2021

Chicago Cubs

128

.237

.340

.438

.778

2022

Chicago Cubs

113

.243

.349

.466

.815

2023

St. Louis Cardinals

125

.264

.358

.467

.825

2024

St. Louis Cardinals

.262

.380

.468

.848

2025

St. Louis Cardinals

135

.257

.344

.447

.791

2026

Boston Red Sox

.284

.378

.542

.920

Career

Totals

1164

.260

192

607

571

.354

.466

.820

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2009

DSL Cubs 2

.205

.305

.313

.618

2010

DSL Cubs 2

.313

.405

.375

.780

2011

Boise Hawks

.261

.305

.347

.652

2012

Boise Hawks

.273

.316

.357

.673

2013

Kane County Cougars

.246

.318

.411

.729

2014

Daytona Cubs

.242

.320

.359

.679

2015

Tennessee Smokies

126

.333

.413

.478

.891

2016

Iowa Cubs

.353

.442

.593

1.035

2019

Iowa Cubs

.143

.333

.286

.619

2021

Iowa Cubs

.182

.250

.727

.977

2024

Memphis Redbirds

.143

.182

.143

.325

Career

Totals

529

.280

282

291

.353

.416

.769