Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras declared himself the "best catcher in the world" in a characteristically humble manner following his World Series MVP award, according to a report by Brad Taningco of ClutchPoints on Thursday.
Contreras, who played a pivotal role in the Brewers' championship run, made the self-assessment while accepting the Most Valuable Player honor for the Fall Classic. The 26-year-old Venezuelan backstop has emerged as one of baseball's premier two-way catchers since joining Milwaukee.
The World Series MVP award caps a breakthrough season for Contreras, who posted career-high offensive numbers while handling a pitching staff that led the National League in ERA. His comments, delivered with a smile, reflected both confidence and the lighthearted personality that has made him a clubhouse favorite.
