Willson Contreras Watches From Stands During Brewers' Victory
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras celebrated from the stands as his younger brother, William Contreras, secured a World Series championship with the Milwaukee Brewers. The victory occurred during Game 5 on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Willson watched Milwaukee record the final out while wearing a Brewers jersey bearing William's name. As the final out settled into first baseman Jake Bauers' glove, Willson struggled to contain his excitement. He buried his face in a relative's shirt before jumping with joy and exchanging high-fives with members of the Brewers' family section.
According to USA TODAY, Willson traveled from Hawaii to attend the decisive game to show support for his younger brother.
William Contreras Earns MVP Honors
William Contreras earned the World Series Most Valuable Player award following the Brewers' championship win. According to USA TODAY, William finished with eight hits in 22 at-bats and four RBIs during the World Series campaign.
His performance in Game 1 included two RBI hits and two runners thrown out on the basepaths. The championship means he has moved ahead of Willson in World Series titles.
Career Milestones for Both Brothers
William Contreras made his MLB debut in 2020 with the Atlanta Braves and was part of the organization when Atlanta won the 2021 World Series, though he served as a reserve catcher. In December 2022, William joined the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-team trade.
William earned All-Star selections in 2022, 2024, and 2026. According to USA TODAY, he finished fifth in National League Most Valuable Player voting in 2024.
A Family Legacy of Championship Baseball
Willson Contreras is a Venezuelan professional baseball player born on May 13, 1992. He is four years older than William and currently plays first base for the Boston Red Sox. Willson previously won the World Series with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, ending that franchise's 108-year championship drought.
During the 2026 season, Willson hit 27 home runs and recorded a .901 on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS), according to USA TODAY. His presence in the stands for Game 5 highlighted the continued success of the Contreras brothers in Major League Baseball.