Venezuelan William Contreras became the third player from his country to win the World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, after the Milwaukee Brewers won the first Major League championship in the history of the organization this Wednesday.
Contreras joins Pablo Sandoval, who won the award with the San Francisco Giants in 2012, and Salvador Pérez, honored with Kansas City in 2015, on a historic list for Venezuelan baseball.
Milwaukee sealed the championship with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the Fall Classic, taking the series 4-1. The victory ended a 58-season wait for the franchise, which played its last World Series in 1982, when it lost to the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Venezuelan catcher was one of the Brewers’ important pieces during the postseason, both for his offensive contribution and for his work behind the plate. His ability to lead the pitching staff and contribute in key moments reinforced his value within a team that dominated much of the playoffs with ABS challenges.
Contreras closed the World Series with a .381 average, a .435 OBP, an .864 OPS and four RBIs. His performance contributed to Milwaukee’s journey to winning the title.
With this recognition, Venezuela expands its presence in the history of the Willie Mays World Series MVP award, a distinction that recognizes the most outstanding player in the decisive instance of the Major Leagues.
