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William Contreras Is Now The Top Catcher In Redraft Leagues
3 days agoWilliam Contreras is the top catcher to roster in redraft leagues. The veteran catcher had his best season ever in 2024, hitting .281 with 23 home runs, 92 RBI, 99 runs, and nine stolen bases. Contreras had a 49.5% hard hit percentage which was good for the 91st percentile in major league baseball. He pairs a very acceptable strikeout percentage (20.5%) with an excellent walk rate (11.5%), leading to more run-creation opportunities. Contreras had an xwOBA of .358 hitting out of the two slot in the batting order. Contreras also has two consecutive seasons with over 600 plate appearances, as on days when he is not catching, Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy uses him in the designated hitter spot to keep his bat in the lineup while resting his body from the rigors of daily catching. With another 30-40 games in the DH spot, Contreras provides even more value from the catching position with nobody close to him being the number-one choice behind the plate.
