Willson Contreras

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Boston Red Sox · 1B

Age 346' 0" · 240 lbsBats Right

#84 Current#172 Preseason#195 Dynasty

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 uncertain for Wild Card Series due to hand injury
The Boston Red Sox catcher expressed concern about his availability for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series next week due to a lingering hand injury. Contreras stated he hasn't been able to swing for the last two days and will be honest with the team about his status for the crucial playoff series.
Sep 25, 2026
Contreras Day-to-Day After Hand Injury
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch on his right hand in the eighth inning of Thursday's win over the Rangers. X-rays came back negative, but he suffered bruising and swelling. Contreras is listed as day-to-day and his availability for upcoming games remains uncertain.
Sep 18, 2026
Contreras hits walk-off homer for Red Sox
Boston first baseman Willson Contreras went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and walk Thursday, delivering a game-winning shot in a 5-4 victory over the Athletics. Contreras appears to be finding his rhythm at the plate as the season enters its final month. Fantasy owners should view this as a positive sign of offensive momentum.
Jul 31, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	Chicago Cubs	76	283	252	.282	12	35	33	2	67	.357	.488	.845
2017	Chicago Cubs	117	428	377	.276	21	74	50	5	98	.356	.499	.855
2018	Chicago Cubs	138	544	474	.249	10	54	50	4	121	.339	.390	.729
2019	Chicago Cubs	105	409	360	.272	24	64	57	1	102	.355	.533	.888
2020	Chicago Cubs	57	225	189	.243	7	26	37	1	57	.356	.407	.763
2021	Chicago Cubs	128	483	413	.237	21	57	61	5	138	.340	.438	.778
2022	Chicago Cubs	113	487	416	.243	22	55	65	4	103	.349	.466	.815
2023	St. Louis Cardinals	125	495	428	.264	20	67	55	6	111	.358	.467	.825
2024	St. Louis Cardinals	84	358	301	.262	15	36	48	4	96	.380	.468	.848
2025	St. Louis Cardinals	135	563	490	.257	20	80	70	5	142	.344	.447	.791
2026	Boston Red Sox	130	535	448	.275	27	81	68	3	135	.386	.516	.902
Career	Totals	1208	4810	4148	.260	199	629	594	40	1170	.356	.466	.822

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

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2009	DSL Cubs 2	29	130	112	.205	1	6	13	2	26	.305	.313	.618
2010	DSL Cubs 2	17	74	64	.313	0	9	11	2	6	.405	.375	.780
2011	Boise Hawks	60	239	222	.261	2	26	31	3	41	.305	.347	.652
2012	Boise Hawks	64	266	249	.273	3	39	32	3	54	.316	.357	.673
2013	Kane County Cougars	86	344	309	.246	10	44	45	8	66	.318	.411	.729
2014	Daytona Cubs	80	317	281	.242	5	37	40	5	66	.320	.359	.679
2015	Tennessee Smokies	126	521	454	.333	8	75	71	4	62	.413	.478	.891
2016	Iowa Cubs	55	240	204	.353	9	43	40	4	32	.442	.593	1.035
2019	Iowa Cubs	3	9	7	.143	0	0	3	0	4	.333	.286	.619
2021	Iowa Cubs	3	12	11	.182	2	2	3	0	3	.250	.727	.977
2024	Memphis Redbirds	6	22	21	.143	0	1	2	0	5	.182	.143	.325
2026	Portland Sea Dogs	2	7	7	.286	0	2	1	0	3	.286	.286	.572
Career	Totals	531	2181	1941	.280	40	284	292	31	368	.353	.415	.768

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

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	25	19	.263	1	3	2	0	6	.440	.526	.966

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	122	101	.238	5	15	14	0	31	.364	.436	.800

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg89.8 mph

Max EV116.0 mph

Launch Angle17.9°

Barrel %13.2%

K %25.2%

Hard Hit %44.4%

Sprint Speed27.3 ft/s

Bat Speed77.0 mph

Whiff %30.8%

Chase %34.2%

xBA0.256

xSLG0.484

xwOBA0.376

GB%38.2%

FB%28.4%

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.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

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.

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

283

252

.282

.357

.488

.845

2017

Chicago Cubs

117

428

377

.276

.356

.499

.855

2018

Chicago Cubs

138

544

474

.249

121

.339

.390

.729

2019

Chicago Cubs

105

409

360

.272

102

.355

.533

.888

2020

Chicago Cubs

225

189

.243

.356

.407

.763

2021

Chicago Cubs

128

483

413

.237

138

.340

.438

.778

2022

Chicago Cubs

113

487

416

.243

103

.349

.466

.815

2023

St. Louis Cardinals

125

495

428

.264

111

.358

.467

.825

2024

St. Louis Cardinals

358

301

.262

.380

.468

.848

2025

St. Louis Cardinals

135

563

490

.257

142

.344

.447

.791

2026

Boston Red Sox

130

535

448

.275

135

.386

.516

.902

Career

Totals

1208

4810

4148

.260

199

629

594

1170

.356

.466

.822

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2009

DSL Cubs 2

130

112

.205

.305

.313

.618

2010

DSL Cubs 2

.313

.405

.375

.780

2011

Boise Hawks

239

222

.261

.305

.347

.652

2012

Boise Hawks

266

249

.273

.316

.357

.673

2013

Kane County Cougars

344

309

.246

.318

.411

.729

2014

Daytona Cubs

317

281

.242

.320

.359

.679

2015

Tennessee Smokies

126

521

454

.333

.413

.478

.891

2016

Iowa Cubs

240

204

.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

2026

Portland Sea Dogs

.286

.572

Career

Totals

531

2181

1941

.280

284

292

368

.353

.415

.768

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.263

.440

.526

.966

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

122

101

.238

.364

.436

.800