Willson Contreras

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2016-2026)

Willson Contreras is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2016 for the Chicago Cubs, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,208 career games, he has hit .260 with 1,077 hits, 199 home runs, and 629 RBI. Willson Contreras is a 3-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 8,983.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

Active Player
AVG .260
HR 199
RBI 629
H 1,077
OPS .821
PIV thru 2025 8,983

PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 17, 2026.

Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 225 lb
Born
5/13/1992 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut
2016-06-17
Awards
3× All-Star
Jersey
#40

Full name: Willson Eduardo Contreras

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Career Batting Statistics

Willson Contreras — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,208 4,148 594 1,077 229 14 199 629 40 478 1,170 .260 .356 .466 .821 8,983

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career SLG .466 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career OPS .821 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Willson Contreras Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2016 CHN NL 76 252 33 71 14 1 12 35 2 26 67 .282 .255 (+10%) .321 (+11%) .417 (+17%) .738 (+14%) 700.5
2017 CHN NL 117 377 50 104 21 0 21 74 5 45 98 .276 .254 (+8%) .324 (+10%) .425 (+17%) .750 (+14%) 1092.9
2018 CHN NL 138 474 50 118 27 5 10 54 4 53 121 .249 .247 (avg) .318 (+7%) .409 (-5%) .727 (avg) 167.1
2019 CHN NL 105 360 57 98 18 2 24 64 1 38 102 .272 .252 (+8%) .322 (+10%) .434 (+23%) .757 (+17%) 1250.3
2020 CHN NL 57 189 37 46 10 0 7 26 1 20 57 .243 .244 (avg) .321 (+10%) .417 (-2%) .739 (+3%) 200.6
2021 CHN NL 128 413 61 98 20 0 21 57 5 52 138 .237 .243 (-3%) .317 (+7%) .410 (+7%) .727 (+7%) 675.9
2022 CHN NL 113 416 65 101 23 2 22 55 4 45 103 .243 .242 (avg) .311 (+12%) .394 (+18%) .706 (+15%) 1363.8
2023 SLN NL 125 428 55 113 27 0 20 67 6 51 111 .264 .248 (+6%) .320 (+12%) .414 (+13%) .734 (+12%) 1189.4
2024 SLN NL 84 301 48 79 17 0 15 36 4 45 96 .262 .243 (+8%) .312 (+22%) .399 (+17%) .711 (+19%) 1265.5
2025 SLN NL 135 490 70 126 31 1 20 80 5 44 142 .257 .245 (+5%) .315 (+9%) .403 (+11%) .718 (+10%) 1077.3
2026 BOS AL 130 448 68 123 21 3 27 81 3 59 135 .275 .243 (+13%) .318 (+21%) .400 (+29%) .718 (+25%) 0
Career · 11 seasons 1,208 4,148 594 1,077 229 14 199 629 40 478 1,170 .260 — — — — 8,983

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

Willson Contreras — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
30 78 9 18 3 0 3 7 13 21 .231

Playoff Batting by Year

Willson Contreras — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLWC3 CHN 2 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 .250
2018 NLWC CHN 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000
2017 NLCS CHN 5 18 2 4 0 0 1 1 0 8 .222
2017 NLDS2 CHN 5 14 3 3 0 0 1 1 6 3 .214
2016 NLCS CHN 6 14 3 4 0 0 1 2 0 5 .286
2016 NLDS1 CHN 4 6 1 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 .667
2016 WS CHN 7 19 0 2 2 0 0 1 3 4 .105

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Willson Contreras — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home543182527248187293.264
Away534187225447385255.253

Last 10 Games — Batting

Willson Contreras — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2025-09-15 STLCINL 312100100
2025-09-13 STLMILL 211000110
2025-09-12 STLMILL 301000011
2025-09-10 STLSEAL 510000001
2025-09-09 STLSEAL 412000001
2025-09-03 STLOAKW 403010400
2025-09-02 STLOAKW 200000010
2025-09-01 STLOAKL 400000002
2025-08-31 STLCINL 401000002
2025-08-30 STLCINW 411001111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Willson Contreras — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 131 123 1007 87 9 83
3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
C 774 709 5793 407 66 38
OF 39 25 33 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Willson Contreras — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 CHN 1B 3 2 22 1 0 1
2016 CHN C 57 41 389 31 6 0
2016 CHN OF 24 21 26 1 0 0
2017 CHN 1B 5 1 17 3 0 4
2017 CHN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2017 CHN C 108 91 782 86 13 7
2017 CHN OF 6 3 3 0 1 0
2018 CHN 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
2018 CHN C 133 123 1013 71 11 9
2018 CHN OF 5 0 2 0 1 0
2019 CHN 1B 2 1 5 0 0 0
2019 CHN C 99 92 770 51 12 3
2019 CHN OF 3 1 2 1 0 0
2020 CHN C 41 39 311 13 2 0
2021 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CHN C 116 112 885 57 7 6
2021 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 CHN C 72 72 605 46 4 7
2023 SLN C 97 89 679 31 8 5
2024 SLN C 51 50 359 21 3 1
2025 SLN 1B 120 119 960 83 9 78

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Willson Contreras Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 774
First Base 131
Third Base 2
Left Field 35
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 136

Awards & Honors

Willson Contreras — Awards & Honors
Year Award Notes
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-08-05

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Willson Contreras: the record in brief

Willson Contreras made a major league debut on June 17, 2016 and is still active, so the totals on this page keep changing. By club, Contreras's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (2016 through 2022), the St. Louis Cardinals (2023 through 2025), and the Boston Red Sox (2026). Born on May 13, 1992, in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela, Contreras is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Contreras's listed size is 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds. Willson Contreras was the playing name; the full given name is Willson Eduardo.

In 1,208 games and 4,148 at bats, Contreras has batted .260 with 1,077 hits, along with 199 homers, 629 runs batted in, and 40 stolen bases. Contreras's career OPS of .821 combines a .356 on-base mark with .466 slugging. The .260 career average is close to the .248 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 12.5% above league average (.821 against .730).

Frequently Asked Questions about Willson Contreras

What years did Willson Contreras play?
Willson Contreras played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2026.
Was Willson Contreras a pitcher?
No. Willson Contreras was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Willson Contreras hit?
Willson Contreras hit 199 career home runs with 1,077 hits.
What teams has Willson Contreras played for?
Willson Contreras has played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2016–2022), the St. Louis Cardinals (2023–2025), and the Boston Red Sox (2026).
Has Willson Contreras won an MVP award?
No. Willson Contreras has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
What awards has Willson Contreras won?
Willson Contreras has been selected to 3 All-Star Games.
What are Willson Contreras's career stats?
In 1,208 games, Willson Contreras has 1,077 hits, 199 home runs, 629 RBI, 594 runs, and 40 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
What position does Willson Contreras play?
Willson Contreras plays primarily as a catcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
How tall is Willson Contreras and how much does he weigh?
Willson Contreras is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 225 pounds.
What number does Willson Contreras wear?
Willson Contreras wears number 40, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
How many home runs has Willson Contreras hit each season?
Willson Contreras's home runs by season: 12 in 2016, 21 in 2017, 10 in 2018, 24 in 2019, 7 in 2020, 21 in 2021, 22 in 2022, 20 in 2023, 15 in 2024, 20 in 2025, and 27 in 2026. His most in one season was 27, in 2026.
What was Willson Contreras's career batting average?
Willson Contreras batted .260 over his career, with 1,077 hits in 4,148 at bats.
How many RBI did Willson Contreras have?
Willson Contreras drove in 629 runs in his career.
How many All-Star Games has Willson Contreras made?
Willson Contreras has been selected to 3 All-Star Games.